Explain How To Promote Positive Relationships With Children And Young People
Outcome 1
Effective relationships begin with effective communication, therefore, to build effective relationships; we must be able to communicate in an effective manner. An effective relationship is a positive relationship.
Positive relationship [are ones that] benefit children and young people, and their ability to participate in and benefit from the setting.
Positive relationship [are ones that] benefit children and young people, and their ability to participate in and benefit from the setting.
[Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, L. Burnham & B. Baker, 2010]
Building positive relationships with children and young people especially is a two-way process. To establish good relationships with children and young …show more content…
These may be colleagues, parents or other professionals involved in the school environment. As a learning assistant you may provide support in a variety of forms, including; practical, informative, professional and emotional. As with children, it is important to adapt communication to meet the different communication needs of adults. You should adapt how you speak to recognise the other person’s needs and requirements. For example, if they have a hearing impairment you must face them and speak slowly whilst enunciating clearly. If they speak English as an additional language you may require some assistance with translation. The use of effective communication can prevent misunderstandings and disagreements. These occur for a variety of reasons, for example: * poor communication * opposing expectations * different values and ideas * external factors * lack of confidence (a child may not have the confidence to say that they do not understand, so may act out or cause an argument to detract from this)
However if a disagreement does occur, to manage and resolve it effectively you must: * show sensitivity * keep calm * try to resolve the situation as soon as possible * not unnecessarily delay responses
It is important to avoid being drawn into a disagreement with a
Effective relationships begin with effective communication, therefore, to build effective relationships; we must be able to communicate in an effective manner. An effective relationship is a positive relationship.
Positive relationship [are ones that] benefit children and young people, and their ability to participate in and benefit from the setting.
Positive relationship [are ones that] benefit children and young people, and their ability to participate in and benefit from the setting.
[Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, L. Burnham & B. Baker, 2010]
Building positive relationships with children and young people especially is a two-way process. To establish good relationships with children and young …show more content…
These may be colleagues, parents or other professionals involved in the school environment. As a learning assistant you may provide support in a variety of forms, including; practical, informative, professional and emotional. As with children, it is important to adapt communication to meet the different communication needs of adults. You should adapt how you speak to recognise the other person’s needs and requirements. For example, if they have a hearing impairment you must face them and speak slowly whilst enunciating clearly. If they speak English as an additional language you may require some assistance with translation. The use of effective communication can prevent misunderstandings and disagreements. These occur for a variety of reasons, for example: * poor communication * opposing expectations * different values and ideas * external factors * lack of confidence (a child may not have the confidence to say that they do not understand, so may act out or cause an argument to detract from this)
However if a disagreement does occur, to manage and resolve it effectively you must: * show sensitivity * keep calm * try to resolve the situation as soon as possible * not unnecessarily delay responses
It is important to avoid being drawn into a disagreement with a