WelcomeModule 15

Challenging Behaviour

Aim

To enable adults to prevent and manage challenging behaviour in their sections.

ObjectivesThere are eight overall objectives for this module:-

• List the types of challenging behaviour that might be exhibited by young people.

• Identify the causes and triggers that may lead to unacceptable behaviour in young people.

• Develop an action plan to manage those triggers and causes that are within your control.

• Identify who is responsible for setting and enforcing acceptable standards of behaviour.

Objectives – Cont.• Define and agree acceptable standards with young

people and the adult leadership team.

• Define and agree how to deal with challenges to agreed standards of behaviour taking into account the Young People First Code of Good Practice.

• Identify where to obtain additional help and support to help deal with challenging behaviour.

• Identify the procedures in POR relating to the dismissal of a young person from Scouting and have a clear understanding as to when this should be implemented.

Session 1Types and Causes of

Challenging Behaviour

Session 1 – Types and Causes of Challenging Behaviour

Task 1

In small groups produce a generic statement as to how you would explain challenging/disruptive behaviour.

Session 1 – Types and Causes of Challenging Behaviour

TASK – 2

Write one example of either challenging or disruptive behaviour on a Post-it Note and stick it to the board.

Challenging Behaviour

Negative labelling

Fewer chances

Low expectations

Poor self-esteem

Deteriorating skills

Reinforcedstereotypes

Challenging Behaviour

Positive feedback

More opportunities

Higher expectations

Improved self-image

Improvedperformance

Reinforced positiveself-image

A model for managingchallenging behaviourStart

ObserveHow did it go? Is it still a problem?

ActionList problems in order of priority.

Aim to manage behaviour.Change may or may not be

possible.

ObserveIdentify at least three positive

qualities e.g. artistic, goodswimmer, good practical skills.

ObserveIdentify problem behaviours; e.g.

bullying, shouting, generaldisruption.

ObserveIdentify at least three positive

qualities e.g. artistic, goodswimmer, good practical skills.

ActionChoose one idea to try out. E.g.

ignore the shouting. RewardNormal volume. Try it out.

Tryanother idea.

You are readyto tackle thenext problem

YesNo

Session 2Standards of

Behaviour

Session 2 – Standards of Behaviour

Task 1In small groups consider the following questions:

• What should be included in a section/Group’s code of conduct?

• If you already have a code of conduct, is it effective? If not, what improvements could be made/

Session 2 – Standards of Behaviour

Consider the following issues:

• Should the behaviour of the Adult Leadership Team be a separate issue from the Code of Conduct for young people?

• What is the role of parents in agreeing the Code of Conduct for Young People?

Session 3Additional Help and

Support

Session 3 – Additional Help and Support

TASK - 1

Identify where to get additional help and support to deal with challenging behaviour.

Session 3 – Additional Help and Support

Help can be obtained from:

• The Group Scout Leader

• Other Leaders/Adults

• Assistant District Commissioner (Section)

• Assistant County Commissioner (Special Needs).

Session 3 – Additional Help and Support

TASK - 2

Identify the procedures in POR relating to the dismissal of a young person from Scouting

Session 3 – Additional Help and Support

Policy, Organisation and Rules - Chapter 15 Disagreements, Suspension and Dismissal

• Dismissal of Scout Network members must be approved by the County Network Commissioner.

• Dismissal of Explorer Scouts must be approved by the District Explorer Scout Commissioner.

Session 3 – Additional Help and Support

Policy, Organisation and Rules - Chapter 15 Disagreements, Suspension and Dismissal

• Dismissal of Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts must be approved by the GSL (in a sponsored group the Sponsoring Authority must be consulted).

• Young People have the right of appeal. For Scout Network members this is the County Commissioner. For other youth Members this is the District Commissioner.

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