I’m A Young Leader Oh Behave!

Different Types of Challenging Behaviour

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Not Joining In Is it a one off or regular occurrence? Encourage the YP to try the activity Remind them they will get to do something they like later Are they frightened of the activity?

Shouting and Swearing Is it a one off or regular occurrence? Is there an obvious cause? Are they justified in their feelings?

Not Following Instructions Is there an underlying issue? Were the instructions understood? Were the instructions reasonable? Is there a safety issue? Do they understand the WHY behind the instructions?

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Problems with Programme Quite often people that exhibit challenging behaviour at home or school don’t at scouts – Why? – Because they love the programme

Problems with Life Problems at school – Bullies – Exam Pressures – Friends Problems at Home – Illness – Parents Splitting Up – Bereavement

When YP Talk Refer to your orange card Always ensure that if you have a private conversation someone can see you Never promise to keep secrets If in doubt, document what you have been told, don’t judge, comment or try to give advice – pass on the information to your section leader

Code of Conduct Who has codes of conduct in their sections? How useful do they find them? Who came up with the codes?

Code of Conduct

Young Leader Guidelines Don’t loose your temper Try not to get frustrated Walk away if you have to

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Assertiveness Being assertive is not being aggressive Some people are naturally more assertive than others, but you can learn to become more assertive Being assertive means maintaining your personal space, whilst not trampling on someone else’s

Assertiveness Know the facts relating to the situation and have the details to hand

Assertiveness Be ready for other people’s behaviour and prepare your responses

Assertiveness Prepare and use good open questions

Assertiveness Practice reactions to aggression

Assertiveness Have faith in your own abilities How do you know feel about tackling challenging behaviour?

Summary Look for the why in challenging behaviour Think about different types of challenging behaviour Remember the Orange Card Be assertive, but not aggressive

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