Principle 2.1: Staff communicate effectively with each other and display professionalism, teamwork and mutual respect Principle 2.2: Staff create a responsive and inclusive atmosphere and relate to children in a warm and friendly manner Principle 2.3: Staff guide children's behaviour in a positive way

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Young children's behaviour: Practical approaches for caregivers and teachers (second edition)
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