Week | Contents: topics covered |
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1 | Establishing the group |
How children thrive Experiences of looked-after children Developmental stages Tracking and observing behaviour | |
2 | Context of behaviour |
Attachment: child and carer Social learning theory ABC: triggers and pay-offs | |
3 | Praise |
Needs and behaviour Positive strategies Praise Targeting an alternative behaviour | |
4 | Positive attention |
Praise for education Praise to support learning Praise for being or doing Play Attending | |
5 | Communication skills |
Communicating with looked-after children Identifying communication skills Regulating emotions When listening is difficult Reflective listening and questions | |
6 | Context of education |
Context of education Creating a good learning environment Supporting homework Positive strategies | |
7 | Reading friendly |
Expressing feelings Reading friendly Rewards | |
8 | Giving instructions and ignoring |
Good instructions Ignoring Assertiveness | |
9 | Discipline |
Reminiscence Positive discipline Family rules Natural and logical consequences | |
10 | Time out and problem solving |
Attending more than one child Time out Problem solving Stop – plan – go | |
11 | Endings and review |
Capturing your child’s time with you Precious things Facilitating positive endings Fostering flower power Attending recap – more than one child | |
12 | Relaxation and going forward |
Taking care of yourself Stop – plan – go: future strategies What I appreciate about you Certificate giving Final party |