When a child in my setting displays a challenging behaviour such as hitting another child after having stopped the event I reassured the other children and I find a quite area were the child can calm down and talk about what has happened. I ask the child: what he was doing- the child told me he was playing with a train why he did react in that way and why- the child told me that the other child wanted the that train. I remind them the rules of the setting and I ask him/her to reflect about his/her action. I remind him that I am there to help and I am trying to help at that moment.
I ask if he/she can understand what has happened and I ask the other child if she/he thinks that it is right or wrong- the child said that he did not want to upset the other child. I asked if he was cross and he said “Yes”. I ask the child if there could have been another way to solve his/her problem- the child told me: “I do not know” and went to cuddle the other child. I smile at him and I say that this is kind. I explained that it is nice to share or find other trains to play with. HSC3045-5. 3 Describe the complex feelings that may be experienced by others involved or witnessing an incident of challenging behaviour.
Depending on the nature and the severity of the challenging incident the personal response may vary from trying to support and guide the child that is upset to being frustrated, sad, angry and shocked or in extreme case to be in fear and unable to deal with it. If a child has a tantrum it is a situation we are used to deal with; we recognise children’ s frustration for that specific situation and we are able to put in action reactive strategy to help the child to regain control and to deal with his behaviour. More
The Review on What are the Reasons Behind Challenging Behaviour in residential care situations
Residential Care is local authority and privately owned residences within which Looked After Children (LACs) aged thirteen to eighteen reside. Challenging behaviour is a term defined as two main types: disruptive or externalised behaviours which may include some of the following: aggressive behaviour such as fighting, disobedience, tantrums, destruction of property, bullying and attention-seeking; ...
difficult is when we have not experienced a particular behaviour and the level of aggressiveness and violence is unknown to us. This can generate shock and fear. Behaviours that our inner moral believes such as harm a defenceless child could generate an angry reaction as we negatively judge it. The feeling could be mixed and difficult to analyse. As a childminder it is important that I am aware of the complexity of feeling I may experience in dealing with difficult behaviours and it is essential I have the right training and I follow my behaviour policy. HSC3045-5.
5 Describe the steps that should be taken to check for injuries following an incident of challenging behaviour. I will reassure the children and explain that I am there to help in a calm but firm voice. After having checked the child for injuries, if the accident is too severe for me to deal with alone I will: Follow my policy for accident and emergency which include Ring 999 or 112 immediately for help. I will inform the parents immediately. If there is need to restrain the child, I will explain in a calm and gentle manner, that the reason for the intervention is to keep him/her and others safe.
I will explain that as soon as he/she calms down, she/he will be released. If there is no need of restraining the child I find a quite area where the child can regain control and calm down. Report and record the injury in the injury file. Depending on the significance of the injury : I will notify Ofsted in case of serious accident within 14 days. I will notify local child protection agency . I will record the incident and first aid treatments. I will carry out a risk assessment and implement any actions identified.
