Introducing to Communication in Childcare Level 2

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1 Introduction to communication in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings (ShC 21) Chapter 1 aC 1.1 1.2 1.3 What you need to know Different reasons why people communicate how effective communication affects all aspects of your work Why it is important to observe an individual’s reactions when communicating with them aC 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.1 4.2 What you need to do Find out an individual’s communication and language needs, wishes and preferences Demonstrate communication methods that meet an individual’s communication needs, wishes and preferences Show how and when to seek advice about communication Identify barriers to communication Demonstrate how to reduce barriers to communication in different ways Demonstrate ways to check that communication has been understood Identify sources of information and support or services to enable more effective communication explain the term ‘confidentiality’ Demonstrate confidentiality in day to day communication, in line with agreed ways of working Describe situations where information normally considered to be confidential might need to be passed on explain how and when to seek advice about confidentiality assessment of this unit This unit highlights the central importance of communication in work with children and young people. It focuses on the reasons why people communicate in childcare settings, the methods they use and the importance of ensuring that communication in care settings is effective. You will be assessed on both your knowledge of effective communication and your ability to apply this in practical work with children and young people. In order to successfully complete this unit, you will need to produce evidence of your knowledge, as shown in the ‘What you need to know’ chart opposite, and evidence of your practical competence, as shown in the ‘What you need
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