FSFRebecca Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I came across this article on Twitter - I am glad I did as I learnt so much in the 1/2 hour it took me to read it properly. I am not a SEND specialist but in my career I have worked with children with wide-ranging needs. This research article showed me that sometimes my responses to children 'making a run for it' have not been helpful. I am sure that there are lots of effective strategies for managing this behaviour, but this one made sense to me and was extremely well explained and exemplified. I am going to share this article with colleagues at nursery and see if we can discuss and understand the behaviour management theories shared. It will give us a head start if we need to support a child and their family with a similar issue in the future. Stop the Running - Research article (links via Twitter) Stop the Running article.pdf Have any FSF members had any experience of this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 We've got a runner or two...I can't open it unfortunately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbear Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Unfortunately I am unable to open it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsp Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Do we need a twitter account in order to access? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSFRebecca Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 (edited) Stop the Running article.pdf Does that work for you? Maybe the link in the first one only works if you have Twitter enabled on your computer. Edited July 18, 2016 by Rebecca PDF attachment added 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I shall put this on my list to read - had a quick flick and it looks interesting. Thank-you for adding. I opened the first link on my ancient laptop that hasn't a clue (like me) as to what 'twitter' actually is :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSFRebecca Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 Jolly relieved it worked that time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Thanks Rebecca, I didn't have a problem opening it. Not exactly "new" information but well explained as to what happens, and how , why and how to assess and apply interventions, loved the term "eloper" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Thank you Rebecca, I've got it now ☺ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Thanks Rebecca, I didn't have a problem opening it. Not exactly "new" information but well explained as to what happens, and how , why and how to assess and apply interventions, loved the term "eloper" Interesting,t, I didn't like the term at all, and it made a barrier to me reading the article fully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Yes understand why Cait. it is a rather unusual word for the action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I know lots of people who run away from their problems but most don't have any se needs! I need to read the article in full to give a sensible answer but running (yes i.m not sure about elopement either.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSFRebecca Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 Maybe the word 'elopement' and 'elope' are translations from Spanish as the research base is in Florida and the child's name (which I assume is an alias) sounds Spanish. Perhaps there isn't an easy translation? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 abscond might be better! or in Cumbrian parlance 'tek off' 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSFRebecca Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 Putting the choice of word 'elopement' aside - how have other members managed children who have a tendency to 'make a run for it?' My only experience wasn't with an SEN child but with a child who like to create drama around them and so would often 'bolt' out of the nursery into our large (secure garden) and then hide. It was a very stressful period for staff as they were constantly on edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Thanks for sharing Rebecca - have only experienced this once - we just had to be extremely vigilant - I do remember it being really 'wearing' but perhaps easier for us as we are a small group....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 not surprisingly (!) I have experienced this several times. If the area is secure then often it's a case of not paying any attention...even getting everyone to walk away!! but every case is different and this article is referring to needing to get away from a challenging situation (from my quick read through). ABC charts may be helpful to sort out the why? then staff can sort out a plan. Often I find that in the most challenging situations ...like forest school my bolters are the ones that stick to my legs!. My daughter looked after a chap who used to bolt on to the roof to get away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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