Sch 31-3.5 Explain How to Access Extra Support or Services to Enable Individuals to Communicate Effectively.

Children are social learners and it is crucial that all adults working with them need to model good communication through listening and speaking which will aid the development of the child’s friendships, confidence and self-esteem.

3.5 Explain how to access extra support or services to enable individuals to communicate effectively

As child practitioners we must work on our skills in communicating with children because the way we communicate with them is important not only for their communication and language development, but also the development of our relationship with them. Young children often aren't able to express their thoughts and feelings in words, or express them poorly. Because of this, it's important that child practitioners can listen carefully and help children to learn how to express themselves and also provide what they need.

The ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of people is a vital factor in working towards building relationships that may flourish and enable the gaining of confidence and trust. For example in working with some young children who may have difficulty expressing themselves, an array of emotions could be displayed,

There are times when we need to adapt our communication style to meeting the needs of individuals and use aids to help them enhance their communication.

2.3 explain how and when to access information and support about identifying and addressing specific communication needs.

Using the service users prefered method of communication can help empower them by giving them a way to talk to so you can help them plan their own care and help promote choice. It will also give you a way to work in partnership with the service user.

In the case of a foreign language being spoken, the help of a translator or interpretation service can assist.

Communication and explanation between agencies, practitioners and parents is effective as it can help families by giving them guidance and advice with their child when at home, this will help give the parents understanding about the child’s condition and may help them to feel less stressed as they will feel they have help and support from the team as they are specialists in the particular area.

1.1 Review the range of groups and individuals whose communication needs must be addressed in own role.

Communication is very important to meet the needs of children, with families and other members of staff on a daily basis to ensure effective team working. It also ensures any health and safety issues are recognised and reported. People communicate with each other for different reasons;

Every individual has the right to communication as the Human Rights Act (1998) lists the freedom of expression as well as other rights relating to communication. As a support worker I have a moral obligation as well as adhering to the standards, codes of practice, guidelines, morals and law that govern my practice to ensure that communication needs are met. If an individual’s communication needs are not met then all aspects of their daily life can be affected such as not being able to communicate you are well and get help. This could be more severe in the case of abuse whereby the individual can’t communicate

Explain how positive changes to the communication environment can support communication development for children and young people with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties.

The centres can offer parenting education and family support services. There may be a day nursery on site which will be registered with OFSTED. Parents should always ask to see the current OFSTED report, or download it from the website.

Communication is highly important, especially in an elderly care setting. It is useful in many different ways and situations, for example; if the service user had vision impairments, it is important that the professional speaks loud and clearly pronunciating properly however is not patronising in any way making the service user feel uncomfortable. This gets important information, such as changes to medication, across clearly to the service user without them feeling uncomfortable or unaware.