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Early Learning and Care Quality Assessment Requirements

Preschool
29. Behaviour Guidance
  1 or 2 3 4 or 5
Does Not Meet Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations

Staff are physically abrupt with children Staff expectations repeatedly do not match the developmental level of children Staff repeatedly explain consequences in an abrupt manner Staff repeatedly do not use appropriate behaviour guidance strategies Staff repeatedly do not follow through with strategies Staff consistently explain consequences in a calm manner Positive behaviour is reinforced Staff use developmentally-appropriate re-direction strategies Staff consistently follow through with strategies Staff model turn taking/sharing Staff adapt expectations based on the individual needs of the children Staff respond to all children involved in the incident, to resolve the issue in a calm manner Staff monitor group dynamics to anticipate situations Children demonstrate awareness of classroom expectations Staff encourage children to problem solve to resolve peer conflict

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