How to manage behaviour at group nights

Controlling a group is best practiced, but suggested tips would include:

• Have an engaging programme, developed with input from the children and young people
• Variety of activities throughout the evening and wider term e.g. mixture of individual and group activities, games, outside play and discussions
• Ensure you have an appropriate adult-to-child ratio
• Include a snack break
• Balance the programme to enable young people to have space to play or socialise

Managing challenging behaviour is a module on all Woodcraft Folk training courses.

Back to FAQs for new groups.