To be meaningful and effective, the behavioural expectations for children and young people in a learning environment should be consistent with their relevant developmental stage.

• The different stages of development and how behavioural expectations must align to the relevant stage of development
• The importance of expectations of behaviour in relation to the child's age
• How emotional intelligence impacts behaviour
• How children use behaviour to communicate
• The difference between disruptive behaviour and behaviours of concern
• Positive reinforcement and its role in promoting positive behaviour