Tda 3.1 Essay

1881 Words8 Pages
TDA 3.1 Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and Learning outcome 1.1 Explain why effective communication is important in developing positive relationships with children, young people and adults Please give an example of how you have used communication in forming professional relationships with pupil/pupils. It is important to adapt communication to include all children. In my class the children are always greeted with a smile, good morning and how are you today. Some of the children have news to tell you. I get down to their level and have eye contact and listen to what they have to say. I always show interest in what they are saying as it boosts their confidence and shows that you care. When talking to the children I use the level that the child I’m talking to can understand as some of them you have to use short sentences as they can’t handle to much information due to all pupils at Cromwell having SLD. When talking to adults I always speak clearly and use positive body language. I’m always friendly to all member of staff or anyone I come into contact with. Because of the severity of needs that the children need we have great relations with parents/carers who we are always in contact with. So I’m always respectful and friendly and often hold conversations with them. We also have to make phone calls home so I am polite and friendly and sometimes have to be sympathetic. Learning outcome 1.2 Explain the principles of relationship building with children, young people and adults We help children to learn the value of positive relationships in many ways. We promote and reward positive behaviour, encourage turn taking, we ensure we are good role models, we encourage sharing and build self esteem of the use of praise and reward. We also encourage the children to be kind to each other. As adults we must respect other
Open Document