3.1 Model positive behaviour to encourage social skills within an Early Years Setting as appropriate to the stage and needs of individual children

Qualification: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
Unit: EYP 8: Promote play in an Early Years Setting
Learning outcome: 3. Be able to promote positive behaviour
Assessment criteria: 3.1 Model positive behaviour to encourage social skills within an Early Years Setting as appropriate to the stage and needs of individual children

• As discussed in the previous section, Early Years Practitioners should model positive behaviour to children
• For this assessment criterion, you will be required to demonstrate that you are a positive role model, particularly relating to the encouragement of children’s social skills
• This can include:
  • Demonstrating to children how to perform tasks
  • Showing kindness and empathy to others
  • Displaying cooperation (e.g. sharing, taking turns, helping others etc.)
  • Modelling how to behave if you win/lose a game
  • Having discussions with children about what you and they are feeling