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Behaviour Through a Kaleidoscope Lens

Behaviour Through a Kaleidoscope Lens, is Ruth’s inclusive analogy depicting her belief that it is our responsibility to view tamariki positively, and celebrate them as vibrant, colourful taonga each with a treasure chest full of amazing, diverse, traits and attributes. With a kaleidoscope, the colours and patterns shift constantly, creating a myriad of fabulous views and perspectives, just as our mokopuna do. Engaging with each and every tamaiti is our absolute privilege. 

Podcast with Ruth Fleury & Vanessa Henry
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About the course

This discussion focuses on adopting an empathetic lens when responding to behaviour, being curious, thoughtful, and attuned to the needs of tamariki, as well as the potential triggers behind their actions.

When considering our response, it’s essential to reflect on our role in supporting tamariki to feel seen, secure, and valued.

Our approach should uphold their mana and create conditions that set them up for success.

Course Lessons

RUTH FLEURY
ECE Behavioral and Education Consultant
RMF
ECE Behavioural and Education Consultants

Ruth has an extensive background in early childhood education, including 23 years as a teacher and head teacher, as well as 12 years as a Behavioural Specialist. 

Along with providing onsite, tailored mentoring, coaching, and workshops supporting tamariki, kaiako and whānau across a range communities, Ruth is also an experienced Facilitator in various Incredible Years© programmes including the Teacher, Parent, Autism and Incredible Beginnings programmes.

 Reigniting the positive ‘spark’ in kaiako when they feel they have tried everything, enhancing their confidence, and supporting them with an external, inclusive viewpoint, are all huge passions of Ruth’s. Enhancing team cohesion and collaboration are also, and working with teams to achieve this is frequently what centre managers, team leaders and kaiako themselves seek her support for.

Ruth Fleury
ruth.fleury@rmf-ececonsultants.co.nz
rmf-ececonsultants.co.nz

VANESSA HENRY
With 30 years of knowledge and experience in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Vanessa's career has encompassed roles both internationally and within New Zealand.
She has worked with all age groups in various teaching and leadership positions, including centre manager roles and as an operations manager for preschool chains. Vanessa possesses a diverse range of strengths and expertise, particularly in ECE compliance, design, licensing, curriculum development, policies and procedures, internal evaluation, mentoring, and team management.

She has a keen eye for detail and enjoys supporting others to succeed through audits, guidance, and training. Vanessa is deeply passionate about providing high-quality ECE and leads with a child-centered approach.
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