General Procedure & Discipline Policy:
Blue Penguins Children's Center is committed to each student's success in learning within a caring, responsive, and safe environment that is free of discrimination, violence, and bullying. Our center works to ensure that all students have the opportunity and support to develop to their fullest potential and share a personal and meaningful bond with people in the school community.
Thoughtful direction and planning ahead are used to prevent problems and encourage appropriate behavior. Communicating consistent, clear rules and involving children in problem-solving help children develop their ability to become self- disciplined. We encourage children to be fair, to be respectful of other people, of property, and to learn to understand the results of their actions.
We at Blue Penguins CC strive to approach child guidance through a positive experience. When a child displays unhealthy behavior, children are redirected to an appropriate activity. Children are taught the natural and logical consequences of their actions. For example, if a child draws on a table, he/she cleans it off.
Removal from the group is sometimes used for a child who has lost control and needs time to regroup. It is not punishment or humiliation. Removal simply gives the child a long enough time to calm down and decide he/she is ready to rejoin the group. An understanding adult who can help a child talk about feelings is available for these occasions.
Challenging Behavior
Children are guided to treat each other and adults with self-control and kindness. Each student at Blue Penguins Children's Center has a right to:
• Learn in a safe and friendly place
• Be treated with respect
• Receive the help and support of caring adults
When a child becomes verbally or physically aggressive, we intervene immediately to protect all of the children. Our usual approach to helping children with challenging behaviors is to show them how to solve problems using appropriate interactions. When discipline is necessary, it is clear, consistent, and understandable to the child. We maintain zero tolerance for bullying. If you have any concerns about this at any time, please report it to the Director of the Center.
Physical Restraint
Physical restraint is not used or permitted for discipline. There are rare instances when we need to ensure a child's safety or that of others and we may restrain a child by gently holding her or him only for as long as is necessary for control of the situation.
Notification of Behavioral Issues to Families
If a child's behavior/circumstance is of concern, communication will begin with the parents as the first step to understanding the child's individual needs and challenges. We will work together to evaluate these needs in the context of our program.
On rare occasions, a child's behavior may warrant the need to find a more suitable setting for care. Examples of such instances include:
• A child appears to be a danger to others.
• Continued care could be harmful to, or not in the best interest of the child as determined by a medical, psychological, or social service personnel, undue burden on our resources and finances for the child's accommodations for success and participation.
Thoughtful direction and planning ahead are used to prevent problems and encourage appropriate behavior. Communicating consistent, clear rules and involving children in problem-solving help children develop their ability to become self- disciplined. We encourage children to be fair, to be respectful of other people, of property, and to learn to understand the results of their actions.
We at Blue Penguins CC strive to approach child guidance through a positive experience. When a child displays unhealthy behavior, children are redirected to an appropriate activity. Children are taught the natural and logical consequences of their actions. For example, if a child draws on a table, he/she cleans it off.
Removal from the group is sometimes used for a child who has lost control and needs time to regroup. It is not punishment or humiliation. Removal simply gives the child a long enough time to calm down and decide he/she is ready to rejoin the group. An understanding adult who can help a child talk about feelings is available for these occasions.
Challenging Behavior
Children are guided to treat each other and adults with self-control and kindness. Each student at Blue Penguins Children's Center has a right to:
• Learn in a safe and friendly place
• Be treated with respect
• Receive the help and support of caring adults
When a child becomes verbally or physically aggressive, we intervene immediately to protect all of the children. Our usual approach to helping children with challenging behaviors is to show them how to solve problems using appropriate interactions. When discipline is necessary, it is clear, consistent, and understandable to the child. We maintain zero tolerance for bullying. If you have any concerns about this at any time, please report it to the Director of the Center.
Physical Restraint
Physical restraint is not used or permitted for discipline. There are rare instances when we need to ensure a child's safety or that of others and we may restrain a child by gently holding her or him only for as long as is necessary for control of the situation.
Notification of Behavioral Issues to Families
If a child's behavior/circumstance is of concern, communication will begin with the parents as the first step to understanding the child's individual needs and challenges. We will work together to evaluate these needs in the context of our program.
On rare occasions, a child's behavior may warrant the need to find a more suitable setting for care. Examples of such instances include:
• A child appears to be a danger to others.
• Continued care could be harmful to, or not in the best interest of the child as determined by a medical, psychological, or social service personnel, undue burden on our resources and finances for the child's accommodations for success and participation.