Level 3 Diploma Childre and Young Peoples Workforce

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097.1 1.1 Explain how to recognise and build on the strengths of a child or young person by giving different examples of positive strategies. Observations and learning journeys of children allows us to get to know the child and what their strengths and interests are so we can build a picture of that child and We can then plan and evaluate to find the strategy which will work best for that child. Their next steps/targets. Positive strategies may include: • Modelling and expanding the child or young person’s language and adapting adult language. Modelling and expanding a child’s language when working in the setting can be achieved every day when talking to the children. We use language which is age appropriate so the children can understand and we adapt adult language so it is understandable for them. Checking understanding of words used and repeating them when possible can help extend vocabulary and give clear understanding of words so they can be used in the right context. When painting we ask the child questions about the painting, then we wait for the child to answer, giving them plenty of time, firstly to think of an answer and then to reply, If the child doesn’t respond then you could give prompts, “I like the colours you are using, what colours are you going to use next or “it’s a beautiful flower you have painted, have you seen them outside”, by asking questions this may lead the child in to a conversation and develop ideas. Repeating what a child has said” I got bike and doll for my birthday” I would say “You had a bike and a doll for your birthday, that great”, also emphasising words, when a child says “I got doggies” I would say “do you have dogs at home”. Expanding a child’s language can be achieved by starting with simple words like “ball” then talking about the object expanding the context by adding “is it a blue ball”, or “is it a bouncy ball”.

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