Tda 2.1 Communication Analysis
Outcome 1: Know how to interact with and respond to children and young people;
2.1: Establishing respectful, professional relationships with children and young people.
To build professional relationships with children and young people we have to:
Adapt our behaviour and communication with the children.
Demonstrate effective communication skills.
Show that we are approachable in all circumstances.
Able to work in a environment of mutual support.
Get the relationship right from the start by setting ground rules, showing mutual respect and what each person wants out of the relationship.
How to behave appropriately for a child or young person’s stage of development:
When communicating with a child you must take in their current …show more content…
Younger children need a lot more re-assurance especially when they have just started school.
As children get older they will need more help talking through issues and reflecting on thoughts.
When speaking with younger children to check their understanding try repeating what you say.
Communication difficulties:
Always take care and act sensibly with children who have communication difficulties.
They will need to take some time and feel unpressured when they are communicating.
Some children can be very nervous and anxious so you must adapt the way you communicate to meet each child's needs.
Some children can have a speech disorder so you must make sure you take your time when communicating and avid filling in words for them as this can make them distressed.
The differences between communicating between adults and children:
Some similarities:
Maintaining eye contact and interest.
Responding to what they are saying.
Treating with respect.
Differences with
2.1: Establishing respectful, professional relationships with children and young people.
To build professional relationships with children and young people we have to:
Adapt our behaviour and communication with the children.
Demonstrate effective communication skills.
Show that we are approachable in all circumstances.
Able to work in a environment of mutual support.
Get the relationship right from the start by setting ground rules, showing mutual respect and what each person wants out of the relationship.
How to behave appropriately for a child or young person’s stage of development:
When communicating with a child you must take in their current …show more content…
Younger children need a lot more re-assurance especially when they have just started school.
As children get older they will need more help talking through issues and reflecting on thoughts.
When speaking with younger children to check their understanding try repeating what you say.
Communication difficulties:
Always take care and act sensibly with children who have communication difficulties.
They will need to take some time and feel unpressured when they are communicating.
Some children can be very nervous and anxious so you must adapt the way you communicate to meet each child's needs.
Some children can have a speech disorder so you must make sure you take your time when communicating and avid filling in words for them as this can make them distressed.
The differences between communicating between adults and children:
Some similarities:
Maintaining eye contact and interest.
Responding to what they are saying.
Treating with respect.
Differences with