when they started babbling or when they took their first steps. This is so the child’s key person can get a clearer view of what the child’s likes and dislikes are and where to start for planning for the child. • Key Worker System – There is a key worker system in place in the setting. This is to ensure that all individual children’s needs are met on a daily basis. This also helps the parent feel more settled and reassured that the child is getting looked after to a high standard.
It is the most important communication to have within the work place. In order to have effective communication you need to listen, have regular contact with the parents to show understanding and good listening when they are expressing concerns about their child. Sharing information on a day to day basis regarding children’s needs and development is very important. For example; a parent fills in a dietary form, therefore we are aware of their child’s dietary needs. As a key person I have key children who I monitor day to day.
We are looking after their children. Their pride and joy, their flesh and blood we have a duty of care to parents to make sure we look after their children, in every which way we can to ensure their safety is the main thing. The parents put their
As a member of management it is even more vital that i am aware and up to date with all the legislation and guidelines as part of my role is to guide, support and influence other staff to do well in their own role. My own professional development does not only impact on myself but other staff, the setting and people who use the service. Continuing professional development is a life long process of learning which enables staff to fulfill their present or future roles more effectively as maintaining a high standard of professional competence. Every early childhood professional has a personal responsibility to develop and maintain their knowledge and
Blair Parrott 27th December 2011 Standards 1 Show how you promote the principles and values essential for working with children, young people, their families and their careers. To ensure you have any understanding you must be aware of the unit’s ethos and adhere to their priciples. Having worked with clients for many years the most important factor I believe is the respect and understanding you are able to show an individual, and the ability to respect their individuality, difference and diversity. You need to understand that each child is different so what works for one may not work for another, you need to have patience with each child and must not push the principles at them, small steps daily I feel works better. Getting to know the person over a period of time I feel is vital, you can not push a relationship and must let it take it’s natural course whilst showing you understand the welfare needs of the individual and are able to put into practice those needs for the child.
Using Operant Conditioning in Raising Small Children Raising children is a tough responsibility. A parent’s main goal is to keep their child healthy, safe and to make them productive members of society. To prepare your child for adulthood, they will have to learn how to behave as you feel is appropriate in today’s society. Each parent has their own way of trying to accomplish this goal. A majority of the time they attempt to reach their goal by using different methods of operant conditioning based on their own style.
There is always one person who in a way takes the lead on the project at hand. They guide the group in the right direction and usually answer any pending questions or concerns that they many have. This is great practice for future leaders and comes in handy when they are working on bigger projects or are taking on bigger career roles. In conclusion behavioral leadership is a process that is learned and not just instilled in us from the beginning. They are the actions that are done every on the job to influence a managers employees.
MU 2.9 1.1 When working with children partnerships with others is very important for various reasons, such as helping the children to follow consistent routines which will provide them with a structure for their day. Being a role model and setting positive examples in a childcare setting is vital, therefore all adults who work with children have a responsibility to develop good professional relationships which allow them to get on very well with each other. Successful partnerships between practitioners and parents is also very important; this allows the practitioner to gain knowledge and understanding from the parent of the child’s likes and dislikes, and it also allows the practitioner to inform the parent of the child’s progress within the setting. 1.2 In a childcare setting, working in partnerships with other professionals from different agencies helps to benefit the children in a variety of ways. Some of the other agencies include: * SENCO.
SHC51-1.1 Review the range of groups and individuals whose communication needs must be addressed in own job role. Effective communication is key in my role as Nursery Director. On a daily basis I will have to speak to parents and carers of children about their needs and concerns. I also need to communicate with their children on their level as well. A large part of my communication is listening.
Family plays an important role in our emotional, physical and spiritual development since each individual in the family system impacts and is impacted by the others. Family therapy is also imperative for this family it will help the family resolve a specific issue and help address the role that family plays in an individual’s life. Family therapy will help them to understand how their family functions, improve communication skills, make the entire family stronger and identify strengths and weaknesses within the family system and set goals and develop strategies to resolve challenges. (Family Therapy What Is It? 2011) I recommend daycare for the children.