Behaviour Management
TTP Swim School Ltd uses effective behaviour management strategies to promote the welfare and enjoyment of children attending sessions. Working in partnership with parents, we aim to manage behaviour using clear, consistent and positive strategies. Session rules are conveyed upon joining are discussed regularly. Our Behaviour Management Leads, are responsible for supporting staff with behaviour management and ensuring this policy is implemented consistently. They also ensure all staff receive support in positive behaviour management strategies.”
Children in attendance are expected to:
- Use socially acceptable behaviour
- Comply with the session rules
- Respect one another, accepting differences of race, gender, ability, age and religion
- Develop their independence by maintaining self-discipline
- Choose and participate in all given activities
- Ask for help if needed
- Enjoy their time during the sessions
- Persistent behaviour that challenges or does not meet expectations”
is addressed with sensitivity and in line with developmentally appropriate approaches. Strategies may include positive reinforcement, discussion, and, where necessary, working closely with parents and carers. We are committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment where every child feels valued, respected, and encouraged to develop positive relationships with peers and adults.
Encouraging positive behaviour
At TTP Swim School Ltd positive behaviour is encouraged by:
- Staff acting as positive role models
- Praising appropriate behaviour
- Offering achievement awards to work towards
- Informing parents about individual achievements
- Offering a variety of activities suitable to meet the needs of the swimmers.
It is inevitable that as children develop and learn, there are times when they need support and guidance to understand that their behaviour is not acceptable. TTP Swim School Ltd will try to determine the cause or triggers of the inappropriate behaviour to prevent the situation from recurring.
Dealing with behaviour that challenges or does not meet expectations
- Challenging behaviour will be addressed in a calm, firm and positive manner.
- In the first instance, the child will be temporarily removed from the activity if their behaviour is deemed to be unsafe for themselves or others present.
- Staff will discuss why the behaviour displayed is deemed inappropriate.
- Staff will give the child an opportunity to explain their behaviour, to help prevent a recurrence.
- Staff will encourage and facilitate mediation between children to try to resolve conflicts through discussion and negotiation.
- Staff will consult with parents to formulate clear strategies for dealing with persistent behaviour that challenges or does not meet expectations”
- We will not threaten any punishment that could adversely affect a child’s well-being.
- If after consultation with parents and the implementation of behaviour management strategies, a child continues to display inappropriate behaviour, TTP Swim School Ltd will work with parents/carers and relevant professionals to support the child and, only, if necessary, consider exclusion as a last resort in line with statutory guidance.
We recognise that each child is unique and will adapt our behaviour management strategies to suit individual needs, including making reasonable adjustments for children with SEND or additional needs. We will work closely with parents, carers, and external professionals where appropriate to ensure inclusive support.
Staff are equipped to promote positive conduct and apply the policy fairly and effectively.
If staff do not feel confident about their ability to contain a situation, parents and carers will be contacted immediately and may be asked to collect the child.
Physical intervention
Physical intervention will only be used as an absolute last resort, and solely when it is necessary to prevent injury to the child, to others, or to prevent serious damage to property. Any use of physical intervention will be reasonable, proportionate and considered, and performed in accordance with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) 2021. Following any such intervention, an Incident record will be completed, and parents or carers will be informed at the earliest opportunity. The incident and any follow-up actions will be discussed with the parent or carer to ensure transparency and ongoing support.
All serious incidents will be recorded on an Incident record and kept in the child’s file. This may be used to build a pattern of behaviour, which may indicate an underlying cause. If a pattern of incidents indicates possible abuse, we will implement child protection procedures in accordance with our Safeguarding policy.
Corporal punishment
Corporal punishment or the threat of corporal punishment will never be used at TTP Swim School Ltd
We will take all reasonable steps to ensure that no child who attends TTP Swim School Ltd receives corporal punishment from any person who cares for or is in regular contact with the child, or from any other person on our premises.
This policy will be reviewed annually, or sooner if there are changes to statutory guidance. Staff, parents, carers and where appropriate, children will be consulted as part of the review process.