Behaviour policy
In response to the subjective article, 'Time outs threaten inclusive practice' (16 October), I have worked in a variety of nurseries as a teacher and an advisory teacher for 16 years. I have fallen victim to young children verbally and physically abusing me and was forced to take time off for stress.
This was not down to lack of support from the senior management team, or due to the child's abusive behaviour (I passionately believe there is always a good reason behind a young person's negative behaviour). The main reason for my stress was the lack of support from the parents and constant denial about their child's behaviour.
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