Unit 301 Communication and professional
Unit 301 Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults
Assessment Criteria
Outcome 1 Understand the principles of developing positive relationships with children, young people and adults
The learner can:
1.1 Explain why effective communication is important in developing positive relationships with children, young people and adults
1.2 Explain the principles of relationship building with children, young people and adults
1.3 Explain how different social, professional and cultural contexts may affect relationships and the way people communicate
1.1 Explain why effective communication is important in developing positive relationships with children, young people and adults
Effective communication is important when developing relationships with anybody but essential when building positive relationships with children. It is important that we use effective communication skills as children will model themselves on the adults around them. Good communication will develop a solid relationship with a child which in turn will help you gain their trust and respect. This will make them feel more comfortable in their setting and settle in to new routines or activities confidently. It will also provide them with the reassurances necessary during transition periods in their school life. Clear communication is required to ensure the children know exactly what is to be expected from them and also supports play and learning in the classroom. When communicating with other adults in the work environment it is important that everybody communicates clearly and positively in order to work well together and to share and gather information and meet the needs of the children. Failure to do this could cause a divide or atmosphere which in turn could be a detriment to the children in the setting as not only may there learning be affected but they may pick up on any bad feeling. This also includes communication with parents. It is important
Assessment Criteria
Outcome 1 Understand the principles of developing positive relationships with children, young people and adults
The learner can:
1.1 Explain why effective communication is important in developing positive relationships with children, young people and adults
1.2 Explain the principles of relationship building with children, young people and adults
1.3 Explain how different social, professional and cultural contexts may affect relationships and the way people communicate
1.1 Explain why effective communication is important in developing positive relationships with children, young people and adults
Effective communication is important when developing relationships with anybody but essential when building positive relationships with children. It is important that we use effective communication skills as children will model themselves on the adults around them. Good communication will develop a solid relationship with a child which in turn will help you gain their trust and respect. This will make them feel more comfortable in their setting and settle in to new routines or activities confidently. It will also provide them with the reassurances necessary during transition periods in their school life. Clear communication is required to ensure the children know exactly what is to be expected from them and also supports play and learning in the classroom. When communicating with other adults in the work environment it is important that everybody communicates clearly and positively in order to work well together and to share and gather information and meet the needs of the children. Failure to do this could cause a divide or atmosphere which in turn could be a detriment to the children in the setting as not only may there learning be affected but they may pick up on any bad feeling. This also includes communication with parents. It is important