Support Children and Young People’s Positive Behaviour
Learning outcome 1.1
Communicate with children and young people in a way that is appropriate to the individual, using both conventional language and body language
When communicating with children, a number of skills need to be demonstrated to communicate effectively. Children learn to communicate through the responses of others, if they feel they have not had there contributions valued they are less likely to initiate communication themselves appropriate responses reinforce the child’s self-esteem, values this is important in building relationships initiating conversations and finding out the answers to questions builds on the language skills that are integral to child’s learning. In the setting working with children with behavioural and emotional difficulties, it is important to be firm and direct when communicating but also acknowledge when they have contributed positively in discussion to reinforce self-esteem. There are some instances when eye contact with the individuals is enough to stop the inappropriate behaviour.
Learning outcome 1.2
Actively listen to children and young people and value what they say, experience and feel
When communicating with children it is important to take an interest in what they are saying this can be demonstrated by being attentive, actively showing the child/young person that you are listening to what they saying, maintain eye contact, and use appropriate gestures to show understanding. Allow them to express themselves, within the boundaries, give the child time to collect their thoughts, always consider their feelings and reassure them. for example during my work placement I supported a child with speech and language difficulties, he had difficulty expressing his point of view and became anxious, so it was important to give him thinking time and also reassurance to continue. Please see TDA 2.6 Learning outcome 1.1
Learning outcome 1.3
Check that children and young people understand what is
Communicate with children and young people in a way that is appropriate to the individual, using both conventional language and body language
When communicating with children, a number of skills need to be demonstrated to communicate effectively. Children learn to communicate through the responses of others, if they feel they have not had there contributions valued they are less likely to initiate communication themselves appropriate responses reinforce the child’s self-esteem, values this is important in building relationships initiating conversations and finding out the answers to questions builds on the language skills that are integral to child’s learning. In the setting working with children with behavioural and emotional difficulties, it is important to be firm and direct when communicating but also acknowledge when they have contributed positively in discussion to reinforce self-esteem. There are some instances when eye contact with the individuals is enough to stop the inappropriate behaviour.
Learning outcome 1.2
Actively listen to children and young people and value what they say, experience and feel
When communicating with children it is important to take an interest in what they are saying this can be demonstrated by being attentive, actively showing the child/young person that you are listening to what they saying, maintain eye contact, and use appropriate gestures to show understanding. Allow them to express themselves, within the boundaries, give the child time to collect their thoughts, always consider their feelings and reassure them. for example during my work placement I supported a child with speech and language difficulties, he had difficulty expressing his point of view and became anxious, so it was important to give him thinking time and also reassurance to continue. Please see TDA 2.6 Learning outcome 1.1
Learning outcome 1.3
Check that children and young people understand what is