This approach is also a very important part of the government framework of Every Child Matters which states that we should be working together to achieve the best possible outcomes for children in our care. The Early years foundation stage, states that different professionals working together will help to improve outcomes for children both in their learning and development. So by sharing records or observations of a child by a professional such as a speech or language therapist may contribute to further assessment. Inclusion is an important
3.Explain how standards inform reflective practice in adult social care Standards inform reflective practice by informing own learning, helping one to think about professional accountability, enabling professional development, providing a way of identifying what is required for good practice. Standards may include code of practice, regulations, essential standards and National Occupational standards. 4. Describe how own values, beliefs systems and experiences may affect working practice Own values, beliefs systems and experience may affect working practice by preventing conflict with others, favouring those who share your values, beliefs systems and experiences, fostering understanding of others’ views and perspectives, and improving communication with others. 5.
Working together for the benefit of children and young people (Linked to unit CU1535 - Promote children’s welfare and well being in the early years) Using the chart provided list agencies you may work with, describe their function and give an example, include how and why referral would be made and how working in partnership delivers better outcomes for children and young people Document attached at the end of this 1.4 Explain common barriers to integrated working and multi-agency working and how these can be overcome Although a person is trained for a particular role, it may be challenging for them to be managed by someone who docent possess the same skills as them. they may have a different area of expertise and could not be used to sharing the information that they have with other people. Each profession will have its own ‘specific’ language and whilst this will not pose a problem when they are communicating with someone from the same profession, but may well confuse someone from a different sector. To enable professionals to work together successfully then they need to discuss matters before the partnership fully takes effect. Guidelines should be drawn up to outline what is expected of each department, how reports should be written and discuss the best way to work as part of a multi agency team.
Tassoni. P (2007) says that “we need to work as part of a team to provide a quality service for children and their parents”. We also need to work with the parents and show respect towards them and encourage parent’s involvement within the setting. Tassoni says that “early years setting will have a management structure which should clarify practitioner’s responsibilities”. A responsibility practitioners have is to make sure the health of the child is paramount this could be by preventing hazards and carrying out risk assessments and safety checks.
One key example is early intervention; they are able to intervene with a situation almost immediately depending if the evidence gathered and shared to other professionals shows the Childs safety is being compromised. Helping to promote the safeguarding legislation and “Every Child Matters”- Being safe. This way of working also provides a universal of services to support families who may be struggling with certain things e.g financial issues. Multi agencies are a formal arrangement. Some other benefits of this co-operation between different professionals help to maintain the focus on the child, while in the educational system.
It The professional development part of provides a list of standards that should be met this website provides ongoing learning in the special education classroom and how opportunities for the special educator. You they can be met. can find beneficial professional development programs that meet the needs of any
Infant and Toddler Learning Development Sheila Bagwell Infant and Toddler Learning & Development/ECE345 Merrian Gagnon Throughout their day-to-day experiences with infants and toddlers, caregivers will find that there are developmental strands that tie the elements together, much like a ribbon. The strands come together to create a picture of excellent care for infants and toddlers. The strands do not represent lessons or activities in the traditional sense. Rather, the strands provide a framework that supports optimal developmental in all areas. The strands are: • To learn about themselves - Self Concept Development • To learn about their feelings - Emotional Development • To learn about other people - Social Development • To learn to communicate - Language Development • To learn to move and do - Physical Development • To learn to think - Cognitive Development The quality of early experiences is shaped by the individuals with whom infants and toddlers spend their time and by the environments where they spend their time.
Good relationships, clear communication and common goals between parents and practitioners are crucial to the successful delivery of an effective service. Every major legislative or policy document contains reference to ‘partnership’ and the importance of ensuring that parents are informed about and involved in strategies and approaches to the care and education of their child. Partnership with parents is based on the belief that good working relationship, clear and mutual communication and common goals between parents and professionals are crucial to the successful delivery of effective services to children. MacLeod-Brudnell (2004, p.412). Partnership with parents should be a key aspect of provision.
Communication and Professional relationships with children, young people and adults by Sheena Qureshi Unit 2 Know How to Interact With and Respond to Children & Young People This assignment I will be discussing communication at all levels including young children up to adults, the essay will demonstrate how communication is effective and how to interact to overcome all difficulties too. I will also be discussing current legislation, policies and procedures for confidentiality and sharing information, including data protection. 1.1 Describe how to establish respectful, professional relationships with children and young people Communication plays an important role in establishing respectful professional relationships with
4.3 Explain how peer and self-assessment can be used effectively to promote learner involvement and personal responsibility in the assessment of learning. 4.4 Explain how assessment arrangements can be adapted to meet the needs of individual learners. 5.1 Explain how to judge whether evidence is Sufficient, Authentic and Current. 5.2 Explain how to ensure that assessment decisions are made against specified criteria, Valid, Reliable and Fair. 6.1 Evaluate the importance of quality assurance in the assessment process.