Investigate a range of approaches utilised in supporting children's emotional regulation and behavioural skills

Indicative Resources

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Charter and Guidelines for Early Childhood Care and Education

• Supports and empowers those working in the sector to explore, understand and develop inclusive practices for the benefit of children, their
  families and wider society

National Council for Special Education (NCSE) - Special Needs Assistants

• NCSE section for SNAs

National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) Resources

• The National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) is the psychological service of the Department of Education and provides educational psychological support to primary, post-primary and special schools in Ireland.

Understanding Behaviours of Concern and Responding to Crisis Situations

• Guidelines developed to address uncertainty for staff on how to respond when facing crisis situations where there are concerns regarding physical safety

Mukherji, P. (2001) Understanding children’s challenging behaviour

• This book provides practical suggestions for the management of children's behaviour in child care and education settings. It uses a range of case studies to explain the application of ideas within child care and education settings.
• Note that this book is out of print and will be difficult to find.
• There are five copies listed in the Public Libraries catalogue - if you're a member, you can reserve a copy and it will be delivered to your local branch