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Protective Measures

In some instances, temporary 'Protective Measures' may be needed until the

child has the skills to manage well.

The purpose of a 'Protective Measure' is to:

▪ Protect the child:

If a child is not managing to speak and act in ways that are good

for them or others, we need to protect them from being in situations
they cannot manage (yet). If we do not, they will build an identity of

being aggressive, difficult or antisocial, when in fact, it is just that

they haven't yet got the skills required to do well.

▪ Protect those around them:

It is of course vital that people around the child are protected from

words and actions that damage their 5C Needs.

'Protective Measures' are designed to help children

manage well, not make them feel bad

▪ A protective measure is quite different to a punishment in its purpose and its spirit: we want

the child to be in situations they can manage well and enjoy their time there until they have
the skills to be given greater freedoms.