Explain the skills needed to communicate with children and young people. To communicate effectively with children you need to be aware of their level of development and an understanding of cognitive and language ability. For example if a 4 year old was drawing at a table and wanted your help‚ you would need to sit and kneel beside her and make eye contact. To show an interest in what they were saying you would listen and restate what they had said to show that you understand. Whatever the age
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“What does psychological research tell us about ‘egocentrism’ in young children?” “Egocentrism is the tendency of children to cognize their environment only in terms of their own point of view” (Castillo‚ R.J‚ 1954). This technical meaning for the term was given by Jean Piaget who suggests that it is a state of mind where the child attempts to understand the world from their own point of view and fails to realise that other people’s points of view are different from theirs. Egocentrism is the unawareness
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Support positive attachments for children and young people. Outcome 1- Understand the importance of positive attachment for the well being of children and young people 1 summarise theories of attachment Attachment is a deep and enduring emotional bond that connects one person to another across time and space (Ainsworth‚ 1973; Bowlby‚ 1969). So what are the attachment theories focusing on? Attachment theory is focused on the relationships and bonds between people‚ particularly long-term relationships
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STL31 Communication and Professional Relationships With Children‚ Young People and Adults. 1.1) Effective communication is vital in developing positive relationships in children‚ young people and Adults. For example: The parent’s evenings recently took place at the school where I work. During each appointment‚ the teacher had to explain to the parents of each pupil‚ exactly how their child was progressing in school. Some children had been doing very well‚ and so the teacher had many positive
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Professional Relationships with Children‚ Young People and Adults In every aspect of life‚ at work and at home‚ our communication with those people around us influences and underpins our relationships with them‚ so developing positive attitudes and communication is essential to develop positive relationships. Getting to know people and showing interest in them and what they have to say is important to building respectful relationships. Remembering names‚ listening to what people have to say‚ being considerate
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TDA 2.2 Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. Introduction Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people is a high priority in the workplace‚ and certain actions and procedures must be followed to ensure the safety of all children‚ both inside and outside of school. There are several different areas that must be addressed when considering safeguarding the welfare of children and young people‚ both within the school environment and the home environment. TDA 2
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UNIT 2: COMMUNICATION AND PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHILDREN‚ YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS. 1. How to interact with and respond to children and young people. 1.1 In order to establish respectful and professional relationships with children we must firstly try to remember childrens names and how to pronounce them. A lot of modern names are spelled very differently and I feel it is very important to children that we use them correctly. We have a child in school whose name is ‘Maya’ it is
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Unit 10 – Caring for Children & Young People P2 – Identify the current relevant legislation affecting the care of children and young adults M1 analyse how policies and procedures help children/young people and their families whilst the child is being looked after For my assignment I’m going to explain 6 relevant legislations and give examples of each related to children and young adults. The first legislation I am going to look at is; The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the
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Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Level 2) 201 – Children and Young Peoples Development (M) (2) 1.1 Describe the expected pattern of children and young people’s development from birth to 19 years‚ to include:- a) Physical Development 0 – 3 Years This is a very fast period of physical development. As newborn babies have very little control over their bodies especially their heads. Movements are linked to their reflexes which they need in order to survive. In the first
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It is important that we help and support children in their advancement of their learning to the best their fullest potential. When children and young people are helped‚ supported and encouraged with their learning they have the best chance to reach their full potential and thrive‚ they can also develop a keenness to learn and develop their skills. Firstly‚ we can support and advance the learning and development of children and young people we support by motivating them. When we motivate learners
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