Positive relationships are built upon key qualities that practitioners must possess. Active listening involves not just hearing but also interpreting and understanding. If adults stop what they are doing and pay attention to the child when they approach to speak to you, the child will feel that you are interested in what they have to say and feel important and valued. Maintaining eye contact is part of listening and talking to children. This in turn raises self-esteem.
Unit 010 - Support Children and Young People's Positive Behavior 1.1 - Describe the policies and procedures of the setting relevant to promoting children and young people's positive behavior In the setting relevant, the policies and procedures in promoting children and young peoples positive behavior is stated clearly on page 6 of the policies and procedures. The setting relevant has made it their aim to provide an environment for children to feel happy and stimulated, in order to prevent any child feeling unhappy or behaving inappropriately. In order to do this, part of their policy is to praise children for good behavior on a regular basis. Staff may see a child tidying up nicely as asked by them, in which case the staff member will praise the child for tidying up by thanking the child and saying "good tidying". The child will respond well to this and they are likely to repeat the action to gain the praise from a staff member.
Seeing things from the child’s point of view will help towards a positive relationship in a way that they will feel respected and understood. Therefore allowing the child to feel open to talk to me telling me how they feel or what they don’t like which helps when getting them to take part in different activities, controlling any behavior problems and to create a nice atmosphere to work in and for the children to learn and strive. To build and maintain positive relationships I use different body language and expressions to suit each child in order for them to understand what I am asking of them and likewise what they expect of me, I pay close attention to how they are reacting to any situation so as I can understand the different characters of each child. To help improve their confidence and communication skills it is important that I give the children enough time to try and explain themselves, what they are asking for or when taking part in a task not to rush them or jump ahead and do it for them, taking in to account their age and ability level. Getting down to the same level as the children whether it be sitting on the floor or around the classroom table is also another way I feel works well to build a positive relationship as they feel we are both equal and shows respect towards the children rather than
The principle of a positive relationship with Children, young people and adults is to be comfortable with the person you are talking with and trust them. In a situation where a child/ adult feel frightened or undermined or not heard, he or she may not open up. The foundation of a good relationship is trusting, As Adults who work with children, we can help develop our relationship with them by doings things that build their trust. For example if we keep a promise we made to them, this will show the child we are trustworthy. It is important that find effective ways to communicate positively with children, young people and Adults.
1) Be able to develop positive relationships with children and young people. 1.1) Explain why positive relationships with children and young people are important and how these are built and maintained? Having a positive relationship with children and young people are important because: • Children feel comfortable with us so they can separate easier from their parents. • Children are more likely to participate in play and activities if they secure emotionally. • Children are less likely to show unwanted behaviour.
This in turn will show respect and will set a good example to the child or young person as this will portrait how you’d expect them to speak to others. All children need to be given the opportunity to speak and also need to be spoken to in an appropriate manner. Be aware at all times what is important and show this in an active way. 1.2 Describe with examples how to behave appropriately for a child or young person’s stage of development. Depending on the age of the child will reflect how you deal and behave with a child of young adult.
TDA 3.1 Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults 1.1 Communication means passing information from one person to another. It can be interchange of opinions, thoughts or information via speech, signs or writing between two or more people. When communication is clear, precise and easily understood, it is known as effective communication and significant in personal as well as professional settings. Effective communication is important for children as it helps them to achieve. When there is effective communication between children and adults, children will have proper understanding of what they are expected to do and how they are expected to behave.
Expressing thoughts and ideas – in order to encourage children and young adults to talk about what they learned and what they think, or encourage them to express themselves imaginatively, communication skills are also needed. Effective communication is also needed when giving and receiving support. Very often children and young adults need reassurance and comforting, and it is very important how professionals use their communication skills to build child’s self- confidence. It is also important to reward child’s or young persons efforts by giving them time and
Having good communication skills helps us to build strong relationships with not only the children we would be caring for but also the parents and colleagues. All this would help create a happy pleasant environment needed for children to feel comfortable and
Level 3 Award in Support Teaching and Learning in schools Unit 10 Communication and Professional Relationships with Children, Young People and Adults How can communication affect relationships with children and young people? It is important to communicate when building relationships with children and young people, if you have good communication with a child, you are more than likely to have a good relationship with them too. This is important on the safeguarding children and young person’s process as it builds trust between you and the child and therefore also makes you more approachable, as the child/young person has trust, confidence in you – you are more likely to be able to help when in need – having a good relationship between parents and/or guardians is also crucial, as a positive and good relationship benefits and supports the safeguarding of children and young people. If