As pupils may lose interest in lessons, it may cause problem for forthcoming activities you may break down activities that need doing and explain things rather than children losing interest from learning. Another example to control behaviour in your classroom is to set up an rewards system for children as this will encourage them to earn rewards and be recognised for their good deeds. Another skill that supports work with children is commitment and enabling yourself to work well in a team. To work with children, you must have a passion and be prepared to commit yourself to children and their work in order to help them learn and succeed. As working with children will not be easy in aspects of planning, teaching etc.
For example, a learning environment could be; classroom, science lab, art studio, playground or sports field. An important factor to remember when planning an activity, inside or outside, is that all children and young people should be given equal opportunities. All children, including those with special needs, need to be considered when planning the learning environment. This means the environment may have to be adapted to meet specific needs. Four factors that need to be considered when planning a safe learning environment are: Cleanliness – whilst outdoors it is important to ensure that the learning environment is hygienic to use, ensuring the area is clean, free of litter, animal excretion, etc.
* Equipment needs to be clean, free from sharp edges and not have been in contact with anything unsuitable. * All settings must comply with regulatory requirements as set out by the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage (EYFS) such as meeting indoor space requirements, and provision made for children to relax, play quietly or sleep. * The environment / activities should promote the desired outcomes for children, they need to be safe but to also help the child learn new skills and confidence and independence these may contain a measurable risk but the positives would need
1.1 a description of the factors to take into account when planning health and safety indoor and outdoor environments and services When assessing Health and Safety issues both indoors and outside, there are many factors which have to be considered. The age, the needs and the abilities of the children should be taken into account. For younger children it may mean they have their own playground and toilet facilities, separating them from the older and perhaps more boisterous children in the school. Within their playground the play equipment should be age appropriate. The chairs in the classroom should be the appropriate size so they are able to sit comfortably when working.
Unit Learning outcome(s) Assessment criteria Questions 446 2 2.3 Explain the principles of effective toilet training and how this is incorporated into routines Answers The principles of effective toilet training and how this is incorporated into routines are: • Children need lots of encouragement and praise. They will repeat an action if they are rewarded. • Try to treat the child with respect and try to avoid making them feel guilty. • Work in partnership with the child’s family and carers as children need continuity when they are learning a new skill. • Each child is an individual, so you will need to be flexible in your approach.
Physical Resources such as classrooms are important in improving the overall performance because the tables allow the students to learn about the subject that they are taking within certain years of the school. The effective management of this will allow the kids to be in a nice environment which will make them want to come to school and want to learn Also the classrooms are important because this
This is so the practitioner can act on the advice and put it onto the planning. This advice can have more experience in different aspects of the child’s life. This then helps with the care and learning needs of all children as if the child has a disability which affects their learning. The teacher will have to get another professional in that knows what they are doing to help care for the child and help with the child’s learning. This means that the child will be getting a full learning experience and understand the lesson because it is easier for them.
CYP Core 3.4 Support children and young people’s Health & Safety Task 1 1.1 Describe the factors to take into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and services. As an employer and\or employee, you need to have read, understood and signed the school’s Health and Safety Policy. The factors to take into account are that both indoor and outdoor environments are safe for the children and staff. This includes ensuring that playground or outdoor areas are clean and free from any potential hazards. This may include animal waste, litter, or damaged equipment.
MU 2.8 unit Reflective account - explain the importance of physical and mental well being. Include why you need to balance periods of activity with rest/quiet times with your setting routine encouraging emotional well being. Within the school environment it is very important that young people have a good physical and mental well being. In a secondary school it is very important that young people have a good balance of work and rest because they are taking so much information in academically, they need to a balance of both in order to keep a good mental well being, it is so important that children do not become stressed and anxious at school, because they are very young still and need to learn how to cope in order to prepare them for future jobs. A balance of work and rest is vital.
Other factors to consider are your child’s age, the parts of the toys, and the educational value. When selecting toys for young children, certain guidelines need to be met, so that the child is not at risk for harm in any way and so that they can learn effectively. Young children learn by putting toys in their mouths, so any toys selected for a young child to play with, must not have any small or loose parts as this can lead to choking or death. The toys should also be well made and durable so that parts do not break off. The toys need to be interesting and appealing to a young child.