Level: 3
Credit value: 2
UAN number: K/601/1698
Unit aim
The unit is designed to enable the learner to understand the importance of multi agency and integrated working and to develop the skills of effective communication for professional purposes.
It includes and assesses competence in information sharing between those involved in work with children and young people.
Learning outcomes
There are three learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:
1. Understand integrated and multi agency working
2. Be able to communicate with others for professional purposes
3. Be able to support organisational processes and procedures for recording, storing and sharing …show more content…
Select appropriate communication methods for different circumstances
2. Demonstrate use of appropriate communication methods selected for different circumstances
3. Prepare reports that are accurate, legible, concise and meet legal requirements.
Additional Guidance
Appropriate communication may include:
• Use of electronic communication aids
• Use of pictorial and design communication aids such as Makaton
• Use of an interpreter when appropriate including British/Irish Sign Language interpreters
• Effective use of the telephone
• Preparing and delivering presentations
• Written communication
- Notes of meetings
- Personal records
- Presentations
- Letters
- Formal reports
- Email.
Prepare reports
In some settings where this is not a practitioner’s lead responsibility (eg a school) it is acceptable for practitioners to produce an ‘example report’ or to support the lead practitioner in completing reports that are accurate, legible, concise and meet legal