Hi, just looking for personal opinions, experience or advice on this topic.
I'm currently working in early level, however have build a good relationship with some of our more challenging boys so will be teaching them next year, at second level.
The children have a variety of needs, resulting in them struggling to cope in school this year. They're behaviour has escalated so much that they often spend afternoons in my class, usually helping out with my lessons etc. This seems to keep them regulated, and I have noticed they have grown so much, although still display challenging behaviour in class. I feel a nurturing approach, with boundaries etc, will help them greatly next year.
I noticed during our toothbrushing sessions one of them asked to join in, this became a regular thing, resulting in him asking to come brush his teeth even when we weren't. The child in particular is overweight and made comment he wanted to look after his teeth, but didn't always have the opportunity to do it. We only do toothbrushing in infants, however I want to take this to upper school aswell.
This made me think of some tik toks I've seen of teachers abroad having self-care cupboards with items available for pupils to use in school or take home, however I've never seen it implemented in a uk (Scotland) school.
I feel showing the children (boys in particular) we do care about them will help build mutual respect and improve behaviour, therefore I want to make my classroom a second home for them. It's important to mention these children have various home life's, and parents in regular contact with school, however there is no evidence of neglect. The items would be an extra, a place they know they can access if need be.
I know it's unusual so looking for pros/cons before I take suggestion to my HT.
Thanks in advance