Teaching Assistant Nvq Level2

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UNIT 2-1 Case Study-1 (pg-12) Freya is a child with mild special educational needs who is in a mainstream school with a support assistant. She and is very small for her age and immature in both her social and academic skills. Freya is quite shy aware that she is different from the other children. 1.In what ways is Freya benefiting from being at a mainstream school? Freya is not treated as someone special or different in a mainstream school, as n mainstream school the very basis of inclusion means that children should not need to be separated from one another to be educated. She as every other child will receive the support she needs to build on and achieve her potential. This would help in boosting her confidence in interacting with other children in her class. 2. How might the other children benefit? Other children benefit both academically and socially through participation and assertiveness. It helps in learning them to get along with children with different needs and circumstances. It makes them realise that children with special needs are no different from them, that these children are actually just one of them. 3. What considerations might need be taken when setting out the learning environment? Considerations should be taken to use materials in the classroom as well as outside that are suitable with her needs. For instance if Freya has a sensitivity to light, the light may need to be adjusted or teaching areas changed. Or if she is sensitive to sounds for instance then she should be warned, for example before a fire practice. Case Study-2(pg-17) A child trips over a chair in the classroom and cuts himself on an open drawer. 1. What actions should be taken immediately? First of all cam and assure the child that he will be fine. Find out how deep the cut is and try to clean and wash it, then send for the
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