Outcome 1, 2 and 3
Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults
Understand the principles of developing positive relationships with children, young people and adults
1.1 Explain why effective communication is important in developing positive relationships with children, young people and adults
Working with children requires you to build relationships with them, but also in ways that are professional. The quality of the relationship that you have with children, young people and adults has a huge effect on the way in which you can then work with them and encourage learning and behaviour. Positive relations with children and young people are important because when children and young people feel more comfortable in the relationships they have with you they can then separate themselves more from anxieties or trust that you will support them with these in order for them to learn more effectively and met their targets. They will also feel more confident in participating in school, learning activities and learn to become more independent physically and emotionally.
1.2 Explain the principles of relationship building with children, young people and adults
The main principles of relationship building with children, young people and adults is to gain their confidence within you as well as them feeling more comfortable in your company. If children, young people and adults feel more comfortable with your company then they are likely to communicate more openly and effectively.
In order to building positive relationships with all you need to consider the following key points:
You are demonstrating effective clear communication
? Understanding and consideration
? Retain the information that they have disclosed to you
? Listening skills
? Maintain humour remaining professional at all times
? Respect
1.3 Explain how