When children returned to the Acorn Nursery School in Cranleigh, Surrey after parents chose to keep them home during lockdown periods, staff noticed changes in their behaviour. ‘Some had become quite fearful and quiet, while others had no concept of sharing toys, turn-taking and didn’t know how to relate appropriately to other children,’ says nursery manager Suzanne Sandell. To address the situation, she and three staff members attended a free webinar on managing challenging behaviour in early years settings.
Offered online in February by child mental health charity The Anna Freud Centre, it helps practitioners understand and manage emotions such as anger, aggression and frustration in young children. During the hour and a half, attendees heard three presentations from a psychologist, a psychotherapist and an early years teacher. A Q&A session gave the chance to ask for detail.
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