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Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children

Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCECE045
State Code
ODK48
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/07/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/11/2021
Field of Education
090503 - Children’s Services
Original Release Date
30/11/2021
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop guidelines that foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour, and to monitor and support children’s learning, development and wellbeing in this area.This unit applies to educators working at a leadership level in a regulated children’s education and care service in Australia. Work is undertaken collaboratively according to the philosophy of the service and involves providing guidance to others.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop guidelines that support positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children.
  • 1.1. Collaborate with colleagues about expectations for positive and respectful interactions and behaviour.
  • 1.2. Collaborate with children to develop expectations for positive and respectful interactions and behaviour.
  • 1.3. Identify strategies that support children in managing their own pro-social skills and regulation, and are considerate of individual children’s needs, cultures and backgrounds.
2. Observe and monitor interactions and behaviour in children.
  • 2.1. Assess the impact of the physical and social environment and curriculum on children’s behaviour.
  • 2.2. Observe children and provide clear and consistent support to encourage positive interactions and behaviour.
  • 2.3. Model consistent approaches and provide support to colleagues through coaching and mentoring.
  • 2.4. Assist children to resolve conflicts appropriate to their age and stage of development.
  • 2.5. Collaborate with children to develop alternative responses and behaviours.
3. Identify challenging behaviours.
  • 3.1. Recognise factors that may cause challenges for children’s ability to interact positively and engage in the curriculum.
  • 3.2. Recognise effects of own life experiences and ideologies on perspectives about children’s behaviour.
  • 3.3. Observe and document patterns of challenging behaviour according to service policies and procedures.
  • 3.4. Identify and reflect on the variables and influences that can impact an individual child’s behaviour and how this may inform responses.
  • 3.5. Identify and respond to the needs of other children who may be affected by the behaviour.
4. Plan support for children.
  • 4.1. Analyse information regarding identified behaviour and use a collaborative approach to planning.
  • 4.2. Identify long-term and short-term objectives that are consistent with child’s cultural practices, abilities, age and developmental stage.
  • 4.3. Identify situations where advice or liaison with other professionals or authorities is needed and take action according to service policies and procedures.
  • 4.4. Develop and document the plan according to service policies and procedures and in consultation with the child’s family.
5. Implement and evaluate support plan.
  • 5.1. Collaborate with all those involved to implement the support plan.
  • 5.2. Support colleagues to implement the plan effectively and consistently through coaching and mentoring.
  • 5.3. Review child’s progress regularly using critical reflection, and modify plan where necessary in consultation with colleagues, family members and others caring for the child.
  • 5.4. Critically reflect on own pedagogy to inform future practice.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG763 CHCECE020 Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour Unit of competency