Description

– The word behaviour is often taken to only refer to inappropriate behaviour.
– However, by opening out our thinking and recognising behaviour as a means of communication we are much more likely to be able to support children’s development more effectively. This bookoffers essential guidance on:
– Promoting positive behaviour in the early years
– recognising the complexities of understanding behaviour and the impact it has on children’s social development
– Creating positive partnerships with parents to develop a shared confidence in interpreting chidlren’s behaviour
– Enabling children’s learning about their own and other’s thinking in the context of their social connections
– Practical suggestions for building on existing effective practice and creating an environment that supports children’s emotional wellbeing