The child will respond well to this and they are likely to repeat the action to gain the praise from a staff member. Another policy at this setting is to model good behavior by treating children and adults around us with respect. This means that staff will be treating children with respect by talking to them nicely, not shouting at children, not humiliating children, etc. as well at treating staff members with the same level of respect, not shouting across the classroom, talking nicely to one another, etc. the result of this will be that other children will see this and will copy the staff members being respectful and, in turn, will respect their classmates, teachers and anyone outside of nursery.
Unit 203. 1.1 How to establish respectful, professional relationships with children and young people. It is essential as an LSA to establish respectful and professional relationships with children and young people in your care. There are different strategies which can be used in your role to ensure that you have a respectful, trusting relationship with them. A relationship in which a child or young person completely trusts and respects you and feels comfortable in your company, allows you to be able to offer the child or young person a supportive, caring environment in which they can learn and develop.
It is essential that standards are maintained and the assessments and the findings are accurate and dependable, as incorrect data can impact severely on the child’s development. This can be achieved by ensuring that the same data is assessed on separate occasions over a period of time. If the results are confirmed to be primarily similar, we can then affirm that the assessment is consistent. A child’s wishes and feelings – Prior to commencement of any assessment the child’s mental/emotional state needs to be taken into consideration. The individual may have
* It is also for the staff to ensure that anything that the children may be using is in a good working order so that no danger can happen to a pupil or another member of staff because of their mistakes. * * Children and
TDA 2.3 Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults. Task 1 - Children and young people 1.1 Describe how to establish respectful, professional relationships with children and young people. It is essential to establish respectful and professional relationship with children and young people, as a teaching assistant. In any relationship between a child and an adult there should be trust, a relationship were the child trusts the teaching assistant [TA] and feels comfortable in their company, allows the TA to provide a supportive and calming environment in which the child can learn and develop. Be approachable and remain calm at all times.
3.2 An explanation of policies and procedures that are in place to protect children and young people and adults who work with them? Policies and procedures are in the place setting not only protect children and young people but also adults who work with them, it is vital that all professionals follow safe working practices to ensure that not only children are protected but also themselves. Also a child or young person should be listened to in a calm and supportive manner which will allow them to talk freely and openly, it is also imperative that they are reassured about telling someone and how hard it must have been for them. Also when the disclosure has been made and the child is calmed and secure, the employee or adult should inform the designated safeguarding officer, relevant notes should be written down in the child’s own words including names that were mentioned, time and place of disclosure and place and background of the disclosure. Also its very important for parents to know that who is looking after they child and the main areas of gaining trust is by having an CRB enhance disclosure completed so every staff should be CRB check and no other person should be left alone with children e.g.
Listening is the most important way in which to establish a respectful, professional relationship. By listening to what a child has to say without interruption, it shows the child that their views and opinions are important as well as being respected. You should also take an active interest in what the child has to say and an interest in the child themselves. For example, what are their hobbies, their interests, their likes and dislikes? When talking to, or listening to children, you should maintain eye contact, concentrate on what the child is saying and physically lower yourself to the child’s level.
D1 The four aspects of professional practices I have chosen are Attitudes to work, Non-judgemental approaches to practice, Supporting Colleagues and Good time keeping and attendance. D2 Attitudes to work Showing positive attitudes when working in a child care setting can be shown through body language, such as facial expressions (smiling), good posture, relaxed body etc. You must have open body language to look approachable to children. It is also important that you speak in a clear voice with a soft, relaxed tone. Children must be made to feel safe and comfortable with you therefore the way you speak to them and the tone you use is crucial.
SHC 34: Principles for implementing duty.of care in health, social care or children's and young people's setting. Understand how duty of care contributes to safe practice. 1.1. Explain what it means to have a duty of care in own work role. Duty of care in my own work role is to ensure that all children and young people in my care are taken care of and come to no harm, that they are happy and encouraged to play and learn in a friendly and safe environment.
ECM is important as it protects children from discrimination and harm. The CASHE Statement of Values insures that all CASHE students act in a responsible manner towards the children and parents and insures that the child is always put first. The statement supports children as it has a list of criteria that all CASHE students must follow in order to maintain confidentiality and protect children in their care. This relates to my placement as is provides my supervisors with guidelines that they can make sure I follow. The statement is important because it protects children form mistreatment from CASHE students.