Introduction Communication can be defined as the process of passing on information from one source to another. Communication can be verbal, non-verbal and visual. Effective communication skills are important when establishing respectful, professional relationships with adults. In turn, these communication skills can be used to promote a positive adult relationship, which provides children with role models to help them learn how to behave in a respectful way. When communicating with both adults and children it is important to maintain eye contact and treat them with courtesy and respect.
If you have a good communicative relationship then this can assist the individual with their learning, it will make it easier for you to negotiate when disagreements may occur. When working closely with children, young people and adults it is important to have effective teamwork and to also let them be independent in making their own decisions. If you have already built a trusting and respectful relationship then working as a team will become easier and the individual will know that they can trust and count on you. ( 1.1 1.2 To build positive relationships with children, young people and adults you need to show respect and consideration and remember every individual has their own uniqueness. Take time to listen and give your full attention, remember significant information given by an
Understand how to communicate with children, young people and adults 3. Understand legislation, policies and procedures for confidentiality and sharing information, including data protection Assignment coverage |Task name |Learning outcomes covered | |A – Communication and relationships |1.1 explain why effective communication is important in developing positive relationships | | |with children, young people and adults | | |1.2 explain the principles of relationship building with children, young people and adults | | |1.3 explain how different social, professional and cultural contexts may affect relationships| | |and the way people communicate. | |B - Communication |2.1 explain the skills needed to communicate with children and young people | | |2.2 explain how to adapt communication
This is the ability to be you without pretence or façade. This is also called genuineness; it is the most important attribute in counselling according to Rogers, in this the counsellor is keen to allow the client to experience them as they really are, the therapist being authentic. Unconditional Positive Regard: (UPR) this is a non-judgemental, Respecting and accepting the other person as they are, Rogers believed that for people to grow and fulfil their potential it is important that they are valued as themselves. The counsellor has a genuine regard for the client, they may not approve of some of the client’s actions, but the therapist does approve of the client. The therapist needs an attitude of “I’ll accept you as you are.” The therapist must always maintain a positive attitude to the client at all times.
Unit 201 Principles of communication in adult social care Setting 1.Understand why communication is important in adult social care settings. 1.1 Identify different reasons why people communicate To express needs; to share ideas and information; to reassure; to express feelings; to build relationships; socialise; to ask questions; to share experiences People communicate in order to establish and maintain relationships with others, to give and receive information and instructions, to understand and be understood, to share opinions, knowledge, feelings, emotions, to give encouragement and show others they are valued. Communication is an essential tool a carer can use to meet the needs of children. It is a basic requirement of my job role to communicate with individuals and their families, other members of staff on a daily basis. Communicating with other staff members ensures effective team working and continuity of care.
Children act 1989 "The children act 1989 was one of the most significant pieces of legislation influencing the protection of children and the promotion of their welfare." (Macleod-Brudenell: 2004: 331) the children act 1989 called for policies to be in place in early years settings in order to protect children. Child protection. "the welfare of the child is paramount." Protecting children from child abuse is not always preventable but there are many ways to help and reassure a child.
2.3 (1.1) Describe how to establish respectful,professional relationships with children and young people If we want to to build a relationship with children and young people you will need to change the way you are from child to child, from the way you speak to the way you behave. Children need to feel that they can approach you and know that they are able to come to you with a work or personal problem. Children of all ages, backgrounds and abilities need to feel safe and appreciated and the way we babehave with them should demonstrate this.. it is important to lay down ground rules from the start and to show mutual respect to get the relationship right. It is important for a child to know what the rules are and how important it is to abide by these. I work with 4-5 year olds and when they begin our class we go through the rules of the class and make sure everyone understands these rules and also we make sure that if there is any problem that they should inform us as soon as possible.
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
It has an influence on social care work, because we need to make sure that we are communicating well, and listening to the individual's wishes and preferences, and we need to remember not to dothings without discussing it with service user. Rights Every service user has rights and these must be respected. However, it need to be understood that rights and responsibilities have to be balanced. Some tensions between what the service user perceives as their right and what we can offer as a part of the service might be encountered. Examples of rights: dignity,privacy, choice of diet, choice of dress, the chance to say own opinion, etc.
In my experience, good communication is also important when clear expectations and boundaries are established and point made as plainly and as simply as possible. This leaves no room for interruption and creates a positive learning or working environment. In an environment such as this, healthy relationships can be nurtured between anybody. 2. The principles of relationship building with children, young people and adults can be put down to the dispositions and attitudes of the people that the relationship is between.