Describe How To Establish Respectful Relationships With Children And Young People.

You’ll need to change your behaviour and method of communication when establishing respectful, professional relationships with children and young people. This can be done making yourself more approachable so that they feel safe to talk to you and ask for help. Its also important that you make them feel valued by listening to what they have to say and not rushing them or cutting off their sentences and also

These different needs may be more apparent as you get to know particular pupils. Those who may be vulnerable could include pupils :

Body Language Positive body language is important, and if with young children it is best to come down to their level. Smile and use positive gestures like a ‘thumbs up’. Often I will have to remind the pupils of their behaviour, this can be done with a simple glance or folding of the arms.

It is essential to establish respectful and professional relationships with children and young people in the role of Teaching Assistant. There are certain strategies which enable such a valued and trusted relationship be established. A relationship in which a child trusts and respects their TA and feels comfortable in their company, allows the TA to offer a supportive and caring environment in which the child can learn and develop.

Disagreements with other people is something that we will all encounter at various points in our lives. It is therefore important from an early age that we learn how to manage disagreements and move on successfully from them.

Attention need to be is given to individuals that is fair to them, although this can be difficult at times especially when working with groups because children have different varying needs, some children need more support than others, so getting the balance right is essential to give children or young people the opportunity to participate. This can best be achieved by encouraging children and young people to put forward their own ideas, understanding that some pupils may find something’s difficult and need more assurance from you, understanding the needs of all pupils for example a child who has special education needs, will require different levels of support, sitting close to pupils whilst they are working will provide reassurance. Please see TDA 2.6: Help improve on own team practice in schools; Learning outcome 1.1

Adapting communication based on your audience is very important to ensure that your message is fully understood. Therefore, you must change how you communicate with different people and in different situations.

Effective communication is the most important part in developing positive relationships with children, young people and adults. Some pupils that struggle with their learning and/or have confidence issues may find that they can’t communicate with all of us, therefore, treating that pupil in a calm, positive, praising and gentle manner could mean the difference between them trusting us or closing down and giving up. I believe that children should be spoken to

Children, like adults will have their disagreements. As children get older their arguments can become more serious and are not simple squabbles. In order for children and young people to trust us, it is important that we can identify difficulties and help them wherever possible to find ways through them. It is essential that children and young people perceive our way of doing this as fair. When you have a conflict with a child, there is an opportunity for learning about how to solve problems. Conflicts help children to understand that other people have different thoughts and feelings to their own. Listen to the child and try to understand their point of view, and help them to understand yours. Then together, try to think of ways to solve the problem that you are both happy with. It might take a while but it will be worth it, and will help to build your relationship.

In a role as a professional adult working with children you will need to remember that you need to be a positive role model for children,this means you will have to show them how to communicate and get along with others at all times through your own relationships and communications with other adults and children.It is very important for children to see adults behaving appropriately and proffesionally in schools.We build relationships with others daily in a diffrnt number of ways children will always respond positively to positive communication and realtionships they are more likely wanting to be in schools and to learn if they have good relationships and are supported by adults around them who get along with each other.

We must report any inappropriate behaviour to the class teacher and take action where appropriate. We must be fair and consistent when applying the school procedures to ensure that the pupils are treated equally. If pupils who behave badly are treated differently, or in their eyes unfairly, they will become confused of their boundaries and unsure of what is expected of them. Treating misbehaving children differently will have a negative impact on future behaviour.

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

1.1 Explain why working in partnership with others is important for children and young people

As Reese’s new teacher, I would strive to build relationships with the parent’s. Always being supportive, encouraging, and respectful. I would encourage involvement in their child’s learning to increase their child’s academic success. I would do this by constantly communicating with the family to keep them updated in what we are leaning at school. In regards to being respectful, I mean that the parent would be the final decision maker. I would make suggestions, but the parents are the ones who will ultimately make the final decision in the best interest for the child. Also, acknowledging the children strengthens can help with encrouge the parent to be more involved in school. I would recognize the accomplishments of the child by communication

‘A relaxed warm and supportive ethos stems largely from the style and manner of the relationship you establish with the pupils. Being relaxed yourself, and in particular dealing with any pupil misbehaviour calmly helps pupils to relax too. This better enables pupils to develop curiosity and interest in learning activities.’ (Kyriacou, 2007 page 69.)