Issue link: https://publications.tfs.ca/i/1404593
The emotional and physical well-being of children in care is a priority of TFS. Positive forms of behaviour management with emphasis on discussion, encouragement and positive reinforcement comply with the school's philosophy to promote the healthy development of children. Within the wide variety of theories and approaches related to behaviour management, the goal must always be, in partnership with parents, to assist children in developing self-control, self-confidence and ultimately, self-discipline and sensitivity in their interactions with others. Prohibited Practices (under the Child Care Early Years Act) It is the responsibility of all staff, students, volunteers and parents to act in a positive and respectful way with children. The following are prohibited practices, as stated in CCEYA General Regulation 137/15 section 48. The following practices are not permitted: ● Corporal punishment; ● Depriving the child of basic needs including food, drink, sleep, toilet use, shelter, clothing or bedding; ● Physical restraint of the child, such as confinement of the child to a high chair, car seat, stroller or other device for the purposes of discipline or in lieu of supervision, unless the physical restraint is for the purpose of preventing a child from hurting himself/herself or someone else, and is used only as a last resort and only until the risk of injury is no longer imminent; ● Locking the exits of the child care centre premises for the purpose of confining the child, or confining the child in an area or room without adult supervision, unless such confinement occurs during an emergency and is required as part of the licensee's emergency management policies and procedures; ● Use of harsh or degrading measures or threats or use of derogatory language directed at or used in the presence of a child that would humiliate, shame or frighten the child or undermine his or her self-respect, dignity or self-worth; ● Inflicting any bodily harm on children including making children eat or drink against their will. TFS does not use food as a means to control and/or reward behaviour. The above prohibited practices apply to interactions between staff, students, volunteers and parents as well. Disrespectful or aggressive behavior (such as yelling, hitting, etc.) towards staff, students, volunteers or parents shall not be permitted by anyone on the premises of TFS' child care centres. Failure to comply with any or all of these policies may result in measures as stated below. Contravention of Prohibited Practices