Positive Behaviour in the Early Years

The Scottish Government has published 'Positive Behaviour in the Early Years: Perceptions of Staff, Service Providers and Parents in Managing and Promoting Positive Behaviour in Early Years and Early Primary Settings'.

This research project explored perceptions of staff, service providers and parents in managing and promoting positive behaviour in early years and early primary settings in two local authorities: Edinburgh City and North Lanarkshire.

Four key questions were addressed:

• What is the extent and nature of behaviour difficulties among children in early years and early primary settings?
• What strategies do parents and practitioners use to promote positive behaviour?
• What practices can be identified by staff and parents as successful in relation to supporting transitions from nursery/pre-school to school?
• What effective approaches to training and support can be identified for staff in early years settings?

Scottish Government publications: Positive Behaviour in the Early Years (full report)

Scottish Government publications: Positive Behaviour in the Early Years (executive summary)

Scottish Government publications: Positive Behaviour in the Early Years (summary for practitioners)