Assignment 1 Explain Why Effective Communication

1.1 Explain why positive relationships with children and young people are important and how these are built and maintained

Explain why positive relationships with children and young people are important and how these are built and maintained.

1.1 Explain why effective communication is important in developing positive relationship with children, young people and adults.

When I am communicating with children/young people I need to ensure that I am always clear and to the point and that I am using a style and method of communication that is appropriate to their age, needs and abilities. This would involve me using words and phrases that children will understand, making use of facial gestures and body language, actively listening to them, making sure my responses remain positive when the children express their own views and feelings; and checking points to re-inforce their understanding and knowledge. I need to make sure I am speaking clearly and slowly so that the child understands what I am trying to say and that everyone gets a turn to speak about what they want to say. I also have to listen to the child/young person, make eye contact with them and use active listening so that they know that I am giving them my full attention. I need to ensure that I am approachable and that I get down to the child’s level as it can be intimidating if someone is towering over them. I need to smile and react in a positive way to what they are

When working within a school environment you have to have effective communication and also show you have strong communication skills to convey to the other people within the environment that you are approachable. You need to make sure all the individuals feel valued and secure. However you also need to set clear ground rules for effective communication and this will develop a mutually effective relationship. The best forms of communication are as follows:

We have to adapt different ways of communication with children and young people. Children of different ages will have various levels of attention and requirements to that of an older child.

2.1 Explain why effective communication is important in developing positive relationships with children, young people and adults.

It is important to build a good foundation for a relationship whether it is between you and a child, young person or adult. Respect, trust, understanding and patience are all vitally important. If these components aren’t apparent in the relationship then there will not be one.

Age of child or young person: You need to be adaptable in the way you communicate when working with children and young adults. A young child will need clear and sometimes lengthy instructions on how to do something. Whereas older children and young adults tend to grasp things quicker and you can explain things in a more mature fashion. Some younger children like to have physical contact as well, especially if they feel lonely or scared i.e. when they are upset and trying to explain to you what is wrong, an arm around them or holding their hand will give them reassurance. Children of all ages need to feel secure and feel valued in any environment and how you communicate with them should

1.1, Explain why effective communication is important in developing positive relationships with children, young people and adults.

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

When communicating with children, a number of skills need to be demonstrated to communicate effectively. Children learn to communicate through the responses of others, if they feel they have not had there contributions valued they are less likely to initiate communication themselves appropriate responses reinforce the child’s self-esteem, values this is important in building relationships initiating conversations and finding out the answers to questions builds on the language skills that are integral to child’s learning. In the setting working with children with

In my life, I have always felt that I was exceptional at communicating with others. I found it very easy to understand what people were trying to convey and express while also being able to share my thoughts with them in a clear and concise manner. This led to me having a lot of success in building relationships with people at work and in my social life; but what about with children? It never occurred to me that I would need to take a completely different approach with children and I had to learn those skills quickly when I was asked to step up as the head coach for my son’s youth football team. Although it was challenging, coaching youth football afforded me the opportunity to learn how to communicate with children more effectively.

Good communication is very important when working with children, young people, their families and carers. By being able to communicate effectively I am making sure that I am understood and understanding too. People, especially children respond well to positive communication, and by being able to communicate effectively with children I

Demonstrate supportive and realistic responses to children and young people questions, ideas suggestions and concerns.