Behaviour Management Policy

LoveSpring Nursery School - Nurturing Positive Behaviour in Early Years

Introduction

LoveSpring Nursery School maintains high standards for positive behaviour that support effective learning and development. We believe that establishing good behaviour patterns in early childhood creates the foundation for children to become respectful, responsible members of society. Our approach focuses on teaching appropriate behaviour through positive reinforcement, clear expectations, and supportive relationships.

We serve children aged 6 months to 5 years at our Coventry location (CV1 5HA), and our behaviour strategies are tailored to each child's developmental stage.

1. Our Approach to Positive Behaviour

Core Principles

At LoveSpring Nursery School, we focus on nurturing intrinsic motivation and developing positive character traits. We celebrate children who demonstrate:

Kindness and empathy towards others
Sharing and turn-taking
Good listening skills
Respect for people and property
Self-regulation and emotional control
Perseverance and effort
Cooperation and helpfulness

2. Positive Recognition System

2.1 Celebrating Positive Behaviour

We believe in recognizing and celebrating positive behaviour through:

Recognition Type	Frequency	Description
Verbal Praise	Daily	Immediate, specific praise for positive actions and efforts
Special Helper Roles	Weekly	Opportunities for children demonstrating responsibility
Sticker Charts	Weekly	Visual recognition for consistent positive behaviour
Positive Notes Home	As earned	Written recognition shared with families
Celebration Assemblies	Termly	Whole-nursery recognition of achievements

2.2 Focus on Social Skills

Each week we focus on specific social skills through:

Monday introductions of the "Skill of the Week"
Daily activities and stories reinforcing the skill
Friday recognition of children who demonstrated the skill well
Parent communication about skills being developed

3. Behaviour Expectations by Age Group

3.1 Developmentally Appropriate Standards

Age Group	Key Expectations	Teaching Approach
Babies (6-18 months)	Responding to familiar adults, beginning to share attention, exploring safely	Consistent routines, gentle guidance, positive reinforcement
Toddlers (18-36 months)	Using words instead of actions, beginning to share, following simple instructions	Clear, simple rules, redirection, teaching emotional vocabulary
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)	Taking turns, using problem-solving words, showing empathy, following group rules	Clear explanations, natural consequences, social stories

4. Responding to Challenging Behaviour

4.1 Progressive Support Approach

Three-Step Support Process

Step 1: Gentle Reminder
- Verbal reminder of expected behaviour
- Alternative suggestions offered
- Positive reinforcement when child responds well
Step 2: Calm Space & Reflection
- Move to quiet area with practitioner support
- Help child calm down and reflect
- Discuss appropriate behaviour choices
- Parents informed at collection time
Step 3: Management Involvement
- Discussion with Nursery Manager
- Individual behaviour plan considered
- Formal meeting with parents arranged
- Additional support strategies implemented

4.2 Recording and Monitoring

All Step 2 and 3 incidents recorded in behaviour log
Patterns of behaviour tracked and reviewed weekly
Parents involved in developing support strategies
Regular reviews of behaviour plans

5. Serious Behaviour Concerns

5.1 Immediate Management Involvement

The following behaviours require immediate involvement from the Nursery Manager:

Physical aggression causing harm to others
Repeated dangerous behaviour
Persistent refusal to follow safety instructions
Behaviour that significantly disrupts the learning environment
Any safeguarding concerns

5.2 Management Response Process

Intervention Level	Action	Parent Involvement
First Incident	Meeting with Manager, behaviour observation, support plan	Immediate discussion, collaborative planning
Recurring Issues	Formal behaviour support plan, additional staff training	Regular review meetings, home strategies discussed
Persistent Concerns	SENCO involvement, external agency referral considered	Formal partnership agreement, regular progress reviews

6. Partnership with Parents

6.1 Collaborative Approach

We believe strong parent partnerships are essential for effective behaviour support:

Daily informal updates at collection time
Weekly communication about positive achievements
Immediate contact for significant concerns
Regular formal review meetings when needed
Shared strategies between home and nursery

6.2 Parent Support

We offer parents:

Workshops on positive behaviour strategies
Individual consultations with Room Leaders
Resource sharing for home support
Access to additional support services when needed

7. Staff Roles and Responsibilities

7.1 Leadership Responsibilities

Role	Key Responsibilities
Nursery Manager	Overall policy implementation, staff training, parent liaison, serious incident management
Room Leaders	Daily behaviour management, staff guidance, parent communication, behaviour recording
Practitioners	Consistent implementation of strategies, positive role modelling, observation and recording
SENCO	Additional needs assessment, individual planning, external agency liaison

7.2 Staff Support and Training

Regular training on child development and behaviour
Weekly team meetings to discuss behaviour strategies
Individual supervision and support sessions
Access to additional training for specific needs
Opportunities to share best practice

8. Monitoring and Review

8.1 Regular Evaluation

Review Type	Frequency	Focus Areas
Daily	End of each session	Immediate issues, individual child progress, staff concerns
Weekly	Staff meetings	Patterns of behaviour, strategy effectiveness, parent feedback
Termly	Management meetings	Policy effectiveness, training needs, overall behaviour trends
Annual	Full policy review	Legal compliance, best practice updates, parent consultation

8.2 Success Measures

Positive feedback from parents and staff
Reduction in serious behaviour incidents
Children demonstrating improved social skills
Effective implementation of behaviour strategies
Strong partnerships with families

9. Contact Information

Nursery Manager: [Manager's Name]

Deputy Manager: [Deputy's Name]

SENCO: [SENCO's Name]

LoveSpring Nursery School: Coventry, CV1 5HA

Telephone: +44 (0)24 1234 5678

Email: behaviour@lovespringnursery.co.uk

Date of Policy: [Current Date]

Last Reviewed: [Current Date]

Next Review Due: [One year from current date]

Signed: _________________________

Position: Nursery Manager/Owner, LoveSpring Nursery School

Behaviour Management Policy

Introduction

1. Our Approach to Positive Behaviour

Core Principles

2. Positive Recognition System

2.1 Celebrating Positive Behaviour

2.2 Focus on Social Skills

3. Behaviour Expectations by Age Group

3.1 Developmentally Appropriate Standards

4. Responding to Challenging Behaviour

4.1 Progressive Support Approach

Three-Step Support Process

4.2 Recording and Monitoring

5. Serious Behaviour Concerns

5.1 Immediate Management Involvement

5.2 Management Response Process

6. Partnership with Parents

6.1 Collaborative Approach

6.2 Parent Support

7. Staff Roles and Responsibilities

7.1 Leadership Responsibilities

7.2 Staff Support and Training

8. Monitoring and Review

8.1 Regular Evaluation

8.2 Success Measures

9. Contact Information

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Behaviour Management Policy

Introduction

1. Our Approach to Positive Behaviour

Core Principles

2. Positive Recognition System

2.1 Celebrating Positive Behaviour

2.2 Focus on Social Skills

3. Behaviour Expectations by Age Group

3.1 Developmentally Appropriate Standards

4. Responding to Challenging Behaviour

4.1 Progressive Support Approach

Three-Step Support Process

4.2 Recording and Monitoring

5. Serious Behaviour Concerns

5.1 Immediate Management Involvement

5.2 Management Response Process

6. Partnership with Parents

6.1 Collaborative Approach

6.2 Parent Support

7. Staff Roles and Responsibilities

7.1 Leadership Responsibilities

7.2 Staff Support and Training

8. Monitoring and Review

8.1 Regular Evaluation

8.2 Success Measures

9. Contact Information

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