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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Positive behaviour may be promoted by: | Verbal comments and attention Physical contact e.g. hug Providing physical and psychological space Opportunities that suit the child's preferences Opportunities to 'let off steam' are created Acknowledgment and encouragement |
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Limits and guidelines may cover: | Out of bounds areas Expectations about behaviour with other children/adults Procedures for health and safety |
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Methods to promote positive behaviour will vary according to the age of the child Some examples are: | For babies, infants and toddlers: Smiles Attention Distraction For 3 to 5 year olds: Choice of favourite activity Praise, encouragement Anticipating trouble and redirecting or distracting child For 6 to 12 year olds: Non-verbal communication appropriate to age and peer group Talking about feelings Modelling |
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For some developmentally delayed children these may be used in addition: | Tangible rewards Charts |
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Expectations of children's behaviour will be demonstrated differently according to the age of the child Some examples are: | For babies and infants Smiling Clapping verbal and non-verbal approval For toddlers: Modelling Repetition of guidance's for appropriate behaviour e.g. 'we walk inside' Talking about appropriate behaviour For 3 to 5 year olds: Reasons for guidelines are explained For 6 to 12 years old: Children will be involved in the establishing of guidelines |
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Guidelines are communicated to: | Children, especially those new to the service Parents Potential users of the service Relief or other staff |
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The application of guidelines and limits will vary according to the age of the child: | For babies and infants: Saying 'no' and using the child's name e.g. 'James, no' with use of appropriate facial expressions and tone of voice Remove child from problem/trouble Distract to another activity For toddlers: Patiently respond, provide a consistent message Acknowledge feelings Provide appropriate activities to release feelings Reason for limit is explained in simple terms to child For 3 to 5 year olds: Provide a consistent message Acknowledge feelings Provide appropriate activities to release feelings For 6 to 12 year olds: Children are involved in the establishment of guidelines Written guidelines can be given to children Periodically reviewing guidelines |
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Needs of the child which may influence the worker's response to a serious incident of behaviour may be due to: | Family crisis Family stress and problems Major changes in the child's profile |
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Other circumstances which may influence the workers response include: | Location of incident Risk to child or others Other potential or actual consequences |
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Incidents causing concernmay be reported according to the service's guidelines to: | Parent/s of the child Parent/s of other children affected Co workers Management/supervisor |
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Service policy and procedures on response to serious incidents or behaviour may include: | Accurate documentation Report incidents to colleagues and more senior workers |
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Communication that may be used to consult and collaborate with children include: | Verbal and written and non-verbal In a group or individual discussions On regular basis and spontaneous Surveys/ evaluations Requests, chatting Discussions, meetings Suggestion boxes Anecdotal Listening to informal conversations |
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Ways in which children are encouraged to consider new ideas and interests may be through: | Encouraging children to consult with each other New and stimulating material is presented to children Children's ideas are shared with others in a group situation |
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Resources that are limited may include: | Physical environment Equipment Time available Staff numbers Budget Space |
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Safety and legal requirements may include: | Staff ratios Behavioural or medical problems Duty of care responsibilities 'Sunsafe' policy Staff ratio for excursions High risk activities Weather Location of activity |
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Children can be consulted about all their interests including: | Food Discipline policies Activities Programming Behaviour Parents Staff |
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