CYPCore 35
CYPCore 35
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Working with children requires us to build relationships with them quickly, but also in ways that are professional.
The quality of relationships that we have with the children and young people has a huge effect on the way in which we can work with them.
Positive relationships with children and young people are importantbecause:
When children feel comfortable with us they can separate more easily from their parets.
Children are more likely to participate in the play and learning activities if they are secure emotionally.
Childrens language developsmore quickly because they feel comfortable talking to us.
Practitioners can plan more accurately as they understand childrens developmental needs and know their interests.
Practitioners are able to respond to children more effectively because yhey can recognise their expressions and emotions.
Relationships are built and maintained by:
Communicating effectively – One of the most important aspects of building a relationship is to find ways of communicating effectively.
The style and way we might do this will change according to a childs age and stage of development. Communication is not just about words, it is also about our facial expressions, body language and gestures.
Indentifying and sorting out conflicts - Groups of children like adults, will have their disagreements. As children become older these can become more serious and are not just simple squabbles. In order for children and young people to trust us, it is important that we can identify difficulties and help them wherever possible to find ways through them. It is essential that children and young people percieve our way of doing this is fair.
Being consistent and fair – Children and young people rely on us. This means, it is essential that day after day we are consistent. Consistency means not just keeping behavioural boundaries in place, but also making sure that we do not have significant mood swings, for example one day be
1.1
Working with children requires us to build relationships with them quickly, but also in ways that are professional.
The quality of relationships that we have with the children and young people has a huge effect on the way in which we can work with them.
Positive relationships with children and young people are importantbecause:
When children feel comfortable with us they can separate more easily from their parets.
Children are more likely to participate in the play and learning activities if they are secure emotionally.
Childrens language developsmore quickly because they feel comfortable talking to us.
Practitioners can plan more accurately as they understand childrens developmental needs and know their interests.
Practitioners are able to respond to children more effectively because yhey can recognise their expressions and emotions.
Relationships are built and maintained by:
Communicating effectively – One of the most important aspects of building a relationship is to find ways of communicating effectively.
The style and way we might do this will change according to a childs age and stage of development. Communication is not just about words, it is also about our facial expressions, body language and gestures.
Indentifying and sorting out conflicts - Groups of children like adults, will have their disagreements. As children become older these can become more serious and are not just simple squabbles. In order for children and young people to trust us, it is important that we can identify difficulties and help them wherever possible to find ways through them. It is essential that children and young people percieve our way of doing this is fair.
Being consistent and fair – Children and young people rely on us. This means, it is essential that day after day we are consistent. Consistency means not just keeping behavioural boundaries in place, but also making sure that we do not have significant mood swings, for example one day be