When you give praise to a child with SEND, try to give praise that is:

• relevant to and immediately after the behaviour
• specific to the child and the behaviour they are being praised for
• free from criticisms or sarcasm
• alongside smiles, eye contact, enthusiasm and gestures
• given whenever the child is behaving well, rather than just when they are behaving perfectly
• in front of other children provided that this will not embarrass the child
• alongside a reward such as choosing an activity or story they enjoy

Do not offer a child a treat in the form of a bribe to stop them behaving badly.