Unit 203 Role Play

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Role play I am on play ground duty when a little girl for mouse class runs up and is very upset. She is trying to tell me about an argument that has developed between a group of children from her class over in the nature area. I clearly needed to deal with this~on arrival at the scene I observe that 5 children are involved. Summary of situation:5 children aged 6 are playing together when I notice that one child is clearly upset and has moved away from the group. The scene involves a rubbish collection container and a litter picker. Clare is sitting in the corner of the playground clearly upset and crying. I approach slow and crouch down to him. (giving plenty of space) TA I calmly and softly say – Hello Claire,can you tell me what's bothering you? Child Claire thought tears – “They are all fighting over there and not letting me have a turn”. TA I move closer “I know that you are upset but have you asked then if you can have a turn”. Child Claire tells me they aren't playing fairly: they are just throwing all the rubbish around”. TA “I ask if we should go over together and try and sort this out?”. Claire seems satisfied and assured by this and appears calmer and has stopped crying. myself and Claire walk over to the group and notices some litter on the floor. Another child David appears very excited,giggling and kicking some of the rubbish around. He had hold of the litter picker. The other children were asking for a go,some are watching and others was joining in. The atmosphere seemed quite chaotic and noisy. Claire seemed intimidated by the scene and stud by my side quite threatened. I said in a clear,loud and direct voice “ can you all stop and listen to me for a moment please?” the children quieten down and turn their attention to me. I asked David if he could explain what had happened? All the children started to
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