I had an opportunity this week to indulge in an experience not often afforded to our staff - that of being a fly on the wall!
Standing back to observe the action, the fine details of what leads up to key moments, what controls or influences the ebb and flow of the room, or those trigger moments that see a calm, successful activity slide over into over-excited chaos - it's all incredibly enlightening.
The specific point of my visit this week was to understand the triggers affecting the behaviour of a particular child. This approach was invaluable in gaining an insight into the character and needs of the child and how these were being met.
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