Practitioners in the setting need to have a good rapport with parents as everyone needs to feel respected and valued. Good communication will help to establish any needs, allergies and abilities a child may have, from using different words to describe things to being able to read simple words. Using a clear voice and appropriate language when talking to the parents is essential so that everything can be heard and there is no room for confusion. Having a meeting with the parents before the child starts will enable a setting to cater to the child’s needs effectively. It is important that all parents are made to feel welcome and valued within the setting, this can be done by having resources on show that show the settings positive attitude towards disabilities and different cultures (EYFS card Parents as partners 2.2).…
Working as part of a team, alongside the staff within my setting, is essential to ensuring the needs of the children are met. I pass on information to my colleagues in order that we can all have a better understanding of a child’s wants and needs. It is important that individual roles and responsibilities are defined and understood in order that as adults we can support each other and parents/ carers are aware of who they should speak to regarding specific concerns. When communicating with children we need to express ourselves clearly, using appropriate spoken language and warm body language placing ourselves at the level of the child. In all cases we need to work towards a shared goal or outcome.…
You should take any specific needs of pupils into account when setting up the environment-for example the age, abilities and needs of the children with whom you are working. You should in particular take note of any pupils who have special educational needs (SEN). Furniture should be an appropriate size for the age of the children, so that they are able to sit comfortably when working. Children should not be hunched over tables which are to small or have difficulty in sitting normally. Also all materials must be age appropriate for their level of development of all pupils, for example for young children, small objects are potentially a choking hazard.…
Interaction in the work place among other colleagues is necessary to establish effective relationship by supporting other people and to expect that support in difficult times. Communication is the main tool to create a positive working environment by exchanging ideas in terms of children and young people holistic development by working together in a team with the common intention of providing the best service. For instance, when children join our setting they need sensitive support to cope with transition, including moving to a different surrounding, new carers and…
It is important for practitioners to identify children’s care and learning needs in a setting, there are many reasons for this. Firstly, is to promote development. Some children develop and learn faster than others and it is partly our responsibility to ensure all children’s needs are cared for no matter what stage of development they are at. We can do this by carrying out observations; these help us to identify the exact learning needs of children. They can show us clearly what stage of development each individual child is at, we would compare each child against milestones for that age and stage of development and then we can begin to plan to meet the learning needs of certain children who are not meeting milestones and also plan to accommodate for those children who are over excelling the milestones. Children will develop better if there are adequate numbers of staff/adults present, taking into account the correct staff ratios for each particular age of children. With more hands on around the setting children will benefit greatly so it is important to plan how many adults/staff should be present for a particular day/activity, by doing so there is a higher chance of meeting all of the children’s needs. For example, in my placement I am in a Primary 1 class where there is a teacher and a classroom assistant. For this age range of children the extra support is extremely important as the children’s care and learning needs are higher than that of a Primary 7 child i.e. toileting, a Primary 1 child would need more assistance than that of a Primary 7 child. So if a teacher is caring for the needs of a child who has had a toileting accident it is important to have a classroom assistant so that the other children are supervised and their needs also met.…
This unit highlights the central importance of communication in work with children and young people. It focuses on the reasons why people communicate in childcare settings, the methods they use and the importance of ensuring that communication in care settings is effective. You will need to: 1. understand why effective communication is important in the work setting 2. be able to meet the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of individuals 3. be able to overcome barriers to communication 4. be able to apply principles and practices relating to confidentiality. You will be assessed on both your knowledge of effective communication and your ability to apply this in practical work with children…
Good communication is fundamental at my setting as it helps with establishing and building trust, it also encourages the children and the parents to come to the setting and seek advice for any problems or concern they may have for their child.…
C5 - Explain in detail why it is important to plan for the provision of an enabling environment which meets all children’s care and learning needs Page 7 of 13…
You are one of the support workers for a ten year old child who has learning disabilities and needs support at school. The child has language and communication needs. Describe the methods and strategies you might use to enable him to communicate with you.…
In this assignment I will concentrate on the importance of the environment and the role of the adult in a child’s social and emotional development. For children’s social and emotional development to progress it is important that the environment enables social interaction and provides emotional support. The role of the adult in this environment will be to provide a comforting and trust worthy presence which will support them and encourage them to develop their social and emotional skills. The environment must be open and accessible and provide a range of resources to allow children to explore different social situations and develop social and emotional competence. Children need to feel emotionally secure in the environment before they can begin to explore and interact.…
Explain, using examples, how individual strategies to promote positive behaviour and emotional and social development can be adapted to support children and young people with speech, language and communication needs…
From 11-16years, children and young people use discussion, check understanding, summarise, work well with parents/carers, show awareness of social networking and join social interactions.…
About 12% of children in their first six years of live experience negative social and emotional development problems which negatively influences their readiness for school and as well as relationship building. One way to combat this is through early intervention and a proactive approach in instilling a positive environment. But…
The following assignment is highlighting the importance of self-awareness and interpersonal skills within the early child care setting. The rights of the child within the ECCE. How to communicate effectively with children their families and other colleagues and how this benefits all involved. How being part of a team within the ECCE benefits and what regulations are put in place to ensure quality of education and the quality of the child care setting and facilities.…
Relationships with parents, staff and other professionals should be developed so they can work together with ease consistency, share information and understand the systems in place to support children who may require additional support through Early Years Action, Early Years Action Plus, Statutory Assessments or the Common Assessment Framework. Professionals and organisations may provide training and guidance on how to work with…