At Motio Camps Ltd, we want every child to feel safe, happy, and free to be themselves. Our camps are designed to be fun, inclusive, and supportive environments where children can build confidence, make friends, and learn new skills.
This behaviour policy explains how we support children to behave positively, set clear boundaries, and ensure everyone enjoys their time at camp.
Our Principles
- Respect & Kindness: All children are treated with dignity and encouraged to treat others kindly.
- Authenticity: Children are encouraged to be their authentic selves, expressing their individuality in a safe and respectful way.
- Safety & Fair Play: We promote teamwork, honesty, and respect for rules to ensure all activities are safe and enjoyable.
- Internal Satisfaction: We focus on children feeling proud of their own effort and achievements, rather than relying solely on external rewards.
Encouraging Positive Behaviour
- Specific Praise: Staff give genuine, clear feedback that explains exactly what was positive.
- Example: “I really liked how you helped Lucy just now.”
- Positive Reinforcement: Children are recognised for effort, teamwork, perseverance, and kindness.
- Team-Building & Support: Shy or nervous children are eased into activities with buddy pair-ups and inclusive games.
- Healthy Boundaries: Staff use clear, calm communication when rules are not followed.
- Example: “If you want to continue playing this game, you need to follow the rules. If not, you’ll sit out for 5 minutes.”
- Staff follow through consistently to help children understand boundaries.
Managing Challenging Behaviour
If a child does not meet behaviour expectations, staff will follow this graduated approach:
- Warning & Reminder: The child receives a calm verbal reminder of expectations.
- Time-Out: If behaviour continues, the child will sit out from activities for a short period to reflect.
- Parent Contact: If inappropriate behaviour persists, the parent or guardian will be contacted. The child may be sent home depending on the severity or recurrence of the behaviour.
Zero Tolerance Policy – Violence or Intentional Harm
The safety and enjoyment of all children in our care is paramount. Any form of violence or intentional harm to another child will be treated very seriously:
- The child responsible will be sent home immediately.
- Parents or guardians will be informed, and a final warning issued.
- If the behaviour happens again, the child will not be able to return to any Motio Camps Ltd setting.
This policy ensures that every child can feel safe and enjoy their time at camp, and that their wellbeing is always our top priority.
At Motio Camps Ltd, our behaviour policy is about helping children thrive.
We aim to create a safe, supportive environment where children feel confident to be themselves, make friends, and enjoy every moment. Positive behaviour, respect, and internal motivation are celebrated every day — because every child deserves to leave feeling proud and happy.