Play, love and nurture – Abolfazal
16 month old Abolfazal is interacting with practitioners outside.
Good for Looking At
- Interaction
- Love and Nurture
- Using consented touch
Notice
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signs of attunement and who initiates the contact and cuddle
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Abolfazal’s body language during his interactions with adults
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How the adults listen and respond to Abolfazal
Reflect
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How can a young child show consent for physical touch?
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How do we use touch to lovingly nurture our children?
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How can we balance the needs of the child with our duty to safeguard?
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What do we notice about Abolfazal’s relationship with the adults?
Planning – What next
What can be put into practice (this could be straight away, in a few weeks, a month). What more might you need to know or find out more about?
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Adults need to be attuned to children’s cues and respond sensitively to them. They do this by getting down to the child’s level, noticing body language, listening to any language or vocalisations and mirroring their emotions. Julie Fisher says that the effective practitioner tunes into the child, rather than expecting the child to tune into them. Practise being attuned to the children in your care.
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How can we incorporate our loving and nurturing approach into policy?
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What do our teams understand about using touch within our practice?
