Applying care values when using communication skills can lead the child and parents of the child feeling valued and supported by the service user. In early year settings there are ten care values the care providers need to meet when the children are their responsibility. The care values all link up in some way they are all related to the welfare of the child. The other care settings have fewer care values but children aren’t able to support and look after themselves this is why there are more care values that the care providers have to follow to make sure the children are safe.
The welfare of the Child is Paramount-The welfare of the child is paramount this care value means children should be listened to, and their opinions’ should be valued and concerns the children may have, taken seriously by the care provider to show they are important to the care provider and that they’re looking after them and that their general wellbeing is the most important thing to the care provider and that the child will come first to the care provider in any situation. The care provider needs to do everything in their power to make sure the child is getting the best experience and chances possible for them.
Active listening is important for the care providers because they need to listen well to a child to show their interest if a care provider ignores the child when being spoken to the child may stop learning and start to ignore important instructions of the care provider for not listening to them. If a child puts an idea forward the care provider needs to make sure they are taken into consideration. This makes sure the care provider has gained the correct information and they can clarify this by asking appropriate questions. Care provider needs to make sure they aren’t using an aggressive tone and pace or they will scare the children and make the child not feel safe and comfortable around the child. If the care provider says something to