Behaviour Policy

---

• The purpose of this policy is to promote positive behaviour, ensure the safety and wellbeing of young people with additional needs, and create a supportive environment for learning and personal development. This policy applies to all staff, tutors, and caregivers working within the child's home.

Principles

•Very young person has the right to be treated with respect and dignity.

•Positive behaviour is encouraged and reinforced through recognition and rewards

•Challenging behaviour is addressed with understanding, patience, and appropriate interventions.

•Communication with parents and guardians is key to effective behaviour management.

Roles and Responsibilities

•Understand that challenging behaviour may be a form of communication for young people with additional needs.

•Use de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviour calmly and effectively.

•Develop individualized behaviour support plans in collaboration with parents, guardians, and relevant professionals.

•Implement strategies that are respectful, non-punitive, and focus on positive outcomes.

Communication and Collaboration

•Maintain open and regular communication with parents and guardians about the young person's behaviour and progress

•Share information about successful behaviour strategies and seek input from parents and guardians.

•Collaborate with other professionals, such as therapists or educators, to provide consistent support.

Training and Development

•Provide regular training for staff, tutors, and caregivers on positive behaviour support and managing challenging behaviour.

•Ensure that staff are knowledgeable about the specific needs and preferences of the young people they support.

Monitoring and Review

•Monitor the effectiveness of behaviour strategies and make adjustments as necessary.

•Conduct regular reviews of behaviour support plans and involve parents, guardians, and relevant professionals in the process.

Confidentiality

•Respect the privacy and confidentiality of young people and their families.

•Ensure that behaviour-related information is only shared with relevant individuals on a need-to-know basis.

Policy Review

•Review the behaviour policy annually to ensure it remains effective and up-to-date.

•Update the policy as needed to reflect changes in best practices or legislation.

Physical Intervention

This is covered in the code of conduct policy