Everyday interactions between staff and children aged 1-5 in Norwegian ECEC

Figures & data

Table 1. Descriptive statistics of quality scores for the six CIP scales, all staff members. SD is only included for scores that are normally distributed.

CIP scales	N	Minimum	Maximum	Mean	SD
Sensitive responsiveness	19	4.00	6.33	5.30	0.78
Respect for autonomy	19	4.00	6.67	5.88	-
Structuring and limit setting	19	3.00	7.00	5.86	0.96
Verbal communication	19	2.33	4.00	3.16	0.51
Developmental stimulation	19	1.33	3.00	2.14	-
Fostering positive peer int.	19	1.00	3.33	1.46	-
CIP Total	19	2.61	5.05	3.97	-

Note: N = 11 ECEC teachers, 4 childcare- and youth workers and 4 assistants. Individual CIP scores on free play situations, transition periods and mealtimes.

Table 2. Descriptive statistics of quality scores for the six CIP scales, staff members working with children under the age of 3. SD is only included for scores that were normally distributed.

CIP scales	N	Minimum	Maximum	Mean	SD
Sensitive responsiveness	10	4.3	6.3	5.40	0.75
Respect for autonomy	10	4.7	6.7	5.90	0.82
Structuring and limit setting	10	5.0	7.0	6.17	0.71
Verbal communication	10	2.3	4.0	3.03	0.53
Developmental stimulation	10	1.7	2.7	2.27	-
Fostering positive peer int.	10	1.0	3.3	1.68	-
CIP Total	10	3.17	5.0	4.07	-

Note: N = ECEC teachers, childcare- and youth workers and assistants. Individual scores on free play situations, transition periods and mealtimes.

Table 3. Descriptive statistics of quality scores for the six CIP scales, staff members working with children aged 3–5. SD is only included for scores that were normally distributed.

CIP scales	N	Minimum	Maximum	Mean	SD
Sensitive responsiveness	9	4.0	6.3	5.18	0.83
Respect for autonomy	9	4.0	6.3	5.85	-
Structuring and limit setting	9	3.0	6.7	5.52	-
Verbal communication	9	2.3	4.0	3.30	0.48
Developmental stimulation	9	1.3	3.0	2.00	-
Fostering positive peer int.	9	1.0	1.7	1.22	-
CIP Total	9	2.6	4.67	3.84	-

Note: N = ECEC teachers, childcare- and youth workers and assistants. Individual scores on free play situations, transition periods and mealtimes.