Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships
Task 1
Think of three reasons why developing positive relationships with children and young people is important.
Write them below.
1. children will be happy to stay with you and feel secure and therefore happy to join in activities/play.
2. you can get to know childrens likes and dislikes and the way they learn and then plan and help them develop and reach their full potential.
3. children will trust you and could confide in you if they have any worries.
Task 2
Children and young people need to feel valued, nurtured and acknowledged. For each of the age groups below, think of one way in which you can do this, and complete the three blank columns of the table.
Valued
Nurtured
Acknowledged
Babies up to one year
Smile at baby and talk to them, lots of eye contact and attention
Lots of physical contact, cuddles and holding
Pick up and cuddle if crying and engage with babies when they are babbling .
1–2 year olds
Lots of praise for achievements and positive comments
Cuddles and let them sit on your lap if they want to.
Respond to them if they communicate with you in anyway, listen to them with interest and always be positive so as to encourage a good relationship.
3–5 year olds
Encourage them in play and activities with other children
Verbal reassurance and approval
Listen to them talking and sharing their ideas and try to answer any questions they have as honestly as possible.
6–11 year olds
It is important to talk and listen to them expressing their thoughts, ideas and feelings.
Verbal reassurance and approval are still important at this age. it is essential to allow them to develop their own views and opinions and listen to them.
12–19 year olds
Always be ready to talk and listen
Try to be positive and respect their views
Always listen and empathise when they have chosen to share something with you.
3.5 A2: Listening to children
AC: 1.2 FS: English: Speaking, listening and communication
Task 1
Complete the spider diagram below to show how you can
Think of three reasons why developing positive relationships with children and young people is important.
Write them below.
1. children will be happy to stay with you and feel secure and therefore happy to join in activities/play.
2. you can get to know childrens likes and dislikes and the way they learn and then plan and help them develop and reach their full potential.
3. children will trust you and could confide in you if they have any worries.
Task 2
Children and young people need to feel valued, nurtured and acknowledged. For each of the age groups below, think of one way in which you can do this, and complete the three blank columns of the table.
Valued
Nurtured
Acknowledged
Babies up to one year
Smile at baby and talk to them, lots of eye contact and attention
Lots of physical contact, cuddles and holding
Pick up and cuddle if crying and engage with babies when they are babbling .
1–2 year olds
Lots of praise for achievements and positive comments
Cuddles and let them sit on your lap if they want to.
Respond to them if they communicate with you in anyway, listen to them with interest and always be positive so as to encourage a good relationship.
3–5 year olds
Encourage them in play and activities with other children
Verbal reassurance and approval
Listen to them talking and sharing their ideas and try to answer any questions they have as honestly as possible.
6–11 year olds
It is important to talk and listen to them expressing their thoughts, ideas and feelings.
Verbal reassurance and approval are still important at this age. it is essential to allow them to develop their own views and opinions and listen to them.
12–19 year olds
Always be ready to talk and listen
Try to be positive and respect their views
Always listen and empathise when they have chosen to share something with you.
3.5 A2: Listening to children
AC: 1.2 FS: English: Speaking, listening and communication
Task 1
Complete the spider diagram below to show how you can