Code Of Behaviour
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| Policies & Procedures
6.Code oF BehaViour
Mo's Montessori respects children as individuals with their own interests and
strengths, and respects their right to experience childhood fully. Mo's Montessori
is committed to treating all children equally in line with the Equal Status Acts
2000-2012.
early years educaTors key PoinTs for code of behaviour
when communicaTing wiTh children early childhood educaTors
should:
Listen to children.
Speak kindly and warmly to children.
Encourage and praise children.
Treat children with dignity and respect.
Use age appropriate language.
Talk to children at their level.
Make eye contact.
Be conscious of your body language.
Know how to deal with a concern about a colleague's behaviour.
early years educaTors musT never:
Shout at children.
Ignore children.
Use sarcasm.
Make jokes about children.
Use put downs.
Use inappropriate language.
when managing and suPervising acTiviTies early years educaTors
should:
Allow for Child-centred activities.
Have contingency plans when an activity needs to be changed or moved on.
Ensure high quality resources are available.
Ensure that all staff have the appropriate skills for working with children
Adequate staff – child ratios.
Involve children in decision making and planning as appropriate.
Ensure all children can participate in an inclusive manner.
Observe children in order to plan for future learning.
Review and record key learning for next time.
