Explain Why Effective Communication Is Important in Developing Positive Relationships with Children, Young People and Adults.

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Having effective communication is quite possibly the most important way to develop a positive relationship with a child, young person or adult. The pace at which pupils learns will vary and so some may struggle and have confidence based issues in the classroom. This can cause a breakdown in communication with a teacher or teaching assistant and have a detrimental effect on school work. In order to prevent such a breakdown it is important to develop a relationship with a pupil by being calm, positive and have a gentle manner. This way it is possible to gain trust and respect, and therefore be able to help them in their school life. One way of doing this is in class time, especially during observation sessions. It is important to take a ‘step back’ and observe the pupil, not to provide too much structure to the activity and also not to intervene and let them complete an activity in the manner in which they believe it should be done. By doing this the relationship between pupil and teacher/teaching assistant is more trusting, and respectful. The pupil will learn what acceptable behaviour is, and when they are at the boundaries of what is deemed appropriate. In order to gain the trust and respect of a pupil, I believe it is of paramount importance to speak to a child in the same manner I would expect to be talked to in my everyday life. So, I would approach any form of communication in a positive manner and tone, not being patronising or speaking in a harsh manner. Being negative would simply discourage learning and have a detrimental effect on any future relationship. This is also important to remember when communicating with a parent in order to build a positive relationship with all involved in school life. A good level of communication with a parent will benefit a pupil as they will feel encouraged by their parents’ involvement, and this will have a positive

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