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Description

Friendship plays such an important part in children’s lives that an inability to socialise can lead to all sorts of problems. Learning to get on with others starts early and an essential part of this process involves learning to deal with, and resolve, conflict. It is central to the well-being of young children and is closely linked with self-esteem.

This course explores the role that adults play in supporting children during this phase of development. By increasing the practitioners’ understanding of what happens in the child’s mind during situations of conflict, we can begin to unpick the development of children’s social skills. With a focus on very young children, the course provides practical tips to implement and use the next day!

Date: Thursday, 9th February 2012 

Objectives

Course participants will have the opportunity to:

• Understand why conflict is natural part of child development

• Consider the part the adult plays in helping or hindering the process of conflict resolution

• Reflect on the behaviours that children need to be socially competent

• Gain objectivity in dealing with conflict between children

• Develop strategies and practical tips for managing conflict in group care situations

Target Audience

Practitioners working with children from Birth to Five

Course Provider

Glenda Dudley

Glenda Dudley has worked in Early Years education for more than twenty years both in the UK and in an international context in Europe and the Middle East.

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Wendy Thomas

Wendy Thomas has worked in a wide variety of contexts both in the UK and overseas as a teacher, advisory teacher and headteacher.

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