Working closely with parents I believe that it is important to work closely with parents as partners in their child’s care and early education. This is important so that we all get a picture of the whole child and what they can do at home as well as during their time in different settings. Parents are the experts on their children and therefore, regular communication between parents and me is of the upmost importance. This can be done at a suitable time, either at drop off or pick up, over the phone or by email, depending on the parent’s needs. When parents and practitioners work together, it has been shown to improve children's cognitive, social and emotional outcomes.
A concentrated focus is placed on communication skills and problem solving techniques. Children are encouraged to communicate with each other when resolving conflict and problems. Independence is encouraged through self-directed activities. Observations are conducted on each child and parents receive written updates as needed. During my observation at the Rivera Head Start, I looked around and realized a lot of similarities and differences it has; compared to other daycare and preschool centers.
For example, the text states that Hank’s mother would give him food to pacify him as a child, which could have led to him looking for oral satisfaction in his adulthood. 2. Would Freudian theory describe Hank’s eating and argumentative behaviors as being internally or externally motivated? Explain the motivation. These behaviors are internally motivated.
Parental involvement early on in a child’s life is not only important in terms of development, but also for their child’s future and well-being. Growth and development of a child begins at birth, starting with movement, eyesight, hearing, smell and touch. Being a parent of an infant, it is important to read, sing, and talk to the infant from day one. Frequently reading to the newborn enables the parents to teach them to enjoy books and reading (MDE). Interacting and playing with the child will teach them new emotions and help learn how to explore themselves and learn new things on their own.
Each morning, all over the world, parents wake up, get themselves as well as their kids dressed and ready to go, and then drop them off at daycare. Sometimes it might seem as if it is not the best idea. It isn’t a bad idea either. Rules and regulations are set in place to ensure that the children are well taken care of. There are policies on the number of caregivers versus the number of children, so each one get an adequate amount to attention.
Supporting Children As this is my 5th year working with children in a long daycare service, I have had the privilege of caring for a variety of temperaments, personalities, and disorders. We believe that caring for children is anti-bias and that each child receives equal care, though not all children are the same. In this time we have had 4 children with disabilities that require different methods of communication one being Makaton (this required me to take a beginners course outside of work), some other methods involved seeking referrals for specialised care, and outside assistance. We have used varied methods of communicating with parents and children, like communication books, interpreters, pictures, home made books (photos), songs and just taking time to sit and watch hand gestures and movements (learning the child). As part of the development of children we like to allow the children to progress at their own rate, with that said we encourage independence and promote self selection activities like; toileting, hand washing, drinks, tissues, selecting ones own choice in food (older rooms and to a degree toddlers, we offer selection but not self serve) Children are encouraged to make their beds and put their belongings away, though this is a developing stage we always offer assistance, to ensure success.
I would let him know that I’m a professional Social Worker that I’m here to empower him and that I have training in child warfare. What solution would you suggest? M y solution for him to remain in the home that he is in now being that he is happy. What would you do and not do to aid interviewee compliance? I would give him resources that could aid him and sign him up for recreational so he can interact with other children.. Motivational interviewing builds on optimistic and humanistic theories about people’s capabilities for exercising free choice and changing through a process of self-actualization.
SHC/31 - Promote communication in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings J/601/1434 1. Understand why effective communication is important in the work setting 1.1 – Identify the different reasons people communicate Communication is needed to build relationships in the first burst of communication we are building a new relationship even by just saying hello. Then we need to maintain this relationship each time I greet a parent/carer when they come into my setting, by asking how they are? What have they done over the weekend? This helps strengthen the relationship.
Making personal sacrifices for my children happen on a daily basis, but also remind me of the reason I became a parent in the first place. Keeping an open mind which has helped me to survive is important. To illustrate, times are different now opposed to when I was a child. I have to know where my children are coming from, so I can help them make hard decisions. In addition, I have had to organize my life around my children, so that I could always be there to help them with their homework, attend all of their extracurricular activities, or just have a willingness to listen.
Placement reflection Improving my knowledge Before starting placement at Rhymes Nursery, I had some knowledge on children and how you should look after them. Before starting placement I learned basic knowledge as I am use to looking after my younger siblings. After completing placement I would say that my knowledge has increased a lot. In theory my basic knowledge consisted of just thinking that babies need nappies changed, to be fed regularly and to be put down for naps often. My basic knowledge for children were to let them play for the day.