April 16, 2025

Biting Behaviour

Understanding biting behaviour and exploring different support strategies.

This ‘Staff Meeting in a Box’ contains a slideshow presentation and accompanying resource pack. Each includes key information, questions, activities, reflection points and links to further reading.

Use the slideshow as a structure for your staff meetings. It’s helpful if you are able to display the slideshow for everyone to see. Print the resource pack for everyone to complete during the session.

Topic: Biting Behaviour

Biting is a common behaviour, particularly amongst young children.

There are a number of reasons why an individual may bite:

    • Relieving pain

    • Seeking sensory input

    • Gaining connection / attention

    • Expressing an emotion

    • Communicating another need

Use these resources to understand why individuals may bite, and explore different support strategies to try in your setting.

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