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All children need boundaries. Boundaries put a limit on behaviour and enable a child to understand what is acceptable and what is not. Boundaries help a child to feel safe and secure. It is however not enough to simply set boundaries it is essential that everyone is aware and understands them.
 

It is important to be realistic when setting boundaries and you must take into account the child’s age and level of understanding. There is little point in having a rule which states all children must ask before going to the toilet if the children in your particular setting are in nappies. Avoid complicated rules and making a fuss over trivial things. Most children and adults will accept the need for boundaries and in order to make them effective we need to look at the following factors:-

  • Are the boundaries realistic?
  • Are the boundaries fair?
  • How are the children made aware of the boundaries?
  • How are the adults made aware of the boundaries?
  • Do the adults agree with the boundaries?

 
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