D3
- A non- judgemental approach to practice
You can do this by not judging other children, when you are doing activities with other children, you make sure every child is involved and not left out
- Time keeping and attendance
I can do this by planning out what time I’m going to get to the setting, I can arrive 10 minuets earlier to help set up. Timekeeping and attendance is extremely important in an Early Years setting, for both the children and the members of staff.
I can keep a good attitude to work by smiling and giving a positive attitude. Being enthusiastic and playing around with the children
- Awareness of children’s development
You can be aware of a child by doing tasks with them and noting down anything that is wrong and keeping a record of it, so you can help the child improve.
D4
Non verbal communication- refers to any communication through body language facial expression, hand gestures, signs and writing.
Verbal communication is one for people to communicate face to face e.g. phones conversations and meetings.
- Be friendly yet professional.
- Listen carefully.
- Mention the effect of your words and gestures.
- Show empathy and non-judgemental approach.
- Be sensitive.
D5
Confidentiality is about protecting children’s and adults right to privacy. If you are good at communicating you might find that adults and children tell you things that are personal and important to them. They may expect that you will keep this information to your self.
Every thing that someone tells you is not to be repeated to other people unless you have their permission. The only exception to this is when you feel that the information is so important that the child might be put at risk. In such cases, you will need to remember that the information is confidential and only tell your supervisor.
When someone or a child tells you something confidential it is good that you note it down on a piece of paper and right down exactly what they are saying, do not put it in your own words. You ensure them that everything is going to be okay and you put the paper in a locked filing cabinet where no one can get into.
D6
The ways where I can prepare for employment is going out to the job centre and looking for a job, looking at advertisements.
I would need to prepare a curriculum vitae (CV), knowing where to look for advisements, finding out more about the setting, preparing letters of application, practising interview techniques (knowing what questions to ask and how to look presentable).
D7
Diversity is the differences and uniqueness of different people. Diversity is where people come from different cultures. When you are working in a nursery setting, you are going to be working with children from a variety of background.
It is reflected in many ways including:
- The language they may speak
- Their culture
- Beliefs
- Care needs
Arranging activities will encourage children with special need to socialise fully with other children.
Activities such as: hand printing will help children to understand that there are many colours in the world and just because a person is a different colour from you, you shouldn’t treat them any different.
Inclusive practice is the integration children with disabilities into regular classrooms.
Article 3 of UNCR states that, ‘All children have to be included in all activities’ NO discrimination.
Just because a child is disabled or has special needs, you can not discriminate them and not allow them to participate in activities that all children are meant to be in.
By using the principle that inclusion is a right for all children, early years settings can make sure that every child:
- Has an equal chance to learn and develop
- Participates equally in activities
- Is given the opportunity to communicate in their preferred format
- Has their individual needs known and met
- Feels safe and know they belong
- Is valued as a unique individual and
- Feels strong and confident about their identity.
- All children are citizens and have rights and entitlements.
D8
Tassoni, P (2007) Child Care in Education (3rd Edition), England.
www.google.co.uk
C1
A non- judgemental approach to practice-
I have done this by talking to people and I’ve learnt that judging people is not nice.
Time keeping and attendance
I’ve learnt that coming to work 15 minuets early is very effective, it shows my colleges that I am willing and ready to work
Attitude to work
I’ve given a positive attitude to work by smiling and being enthusiastic when working with children, being cheerful and happy lets the children know that you are willing to play with them.
Having confidence and high self-esteem
Being optimistic
Being independent
Having values and beliefs
Being sociable
Being able to understand their own and others' feelings
Awareness of children’s development-
it’s good to be aware of children’s development because you need to keep track and write down what the children are getting up to so that if something was to happen or there was change in the child’s behaviour you could go back to the records and check weather its normal or not
B1
Non verbal communication- refers to any communication through body language facial expression, hand gestures, signs and writing.
Verbal communication is one for people to communicate face to face e.g. phones conversations and meetings.
Sending a letter home was effective because the parent received it and then they responded to it, and that was effective.
When a parent came to parents evening it was effective because we was communicating face to face.
B2
It is important to maintain confidentiality to protect the rights of the parent and the child. Their under care has the right to privacy. When working with children and parent because it is important that they both have trust in you, toy need to prove to them that whenever they have a something confidential they can come to you and tell you. Confidential information is information that should be shared only by those that need to know, for example if a child was getting sexually abused at home then you should only tell your boss.
A
It is important to find out information about where you are working so that you are prepared for the questions at the interview, when the interviewer is asking you questions you have to look enthusiastic and eager to answer and ask questions.
When you are going to a job interview you must present your self appropriately because they will always judge you on first impressions. It is important that you dress smartly and that you do not over dress.
Finding information about the setting will help you answer questions and help you ask them questions for yourself about the job.
A*
Communication skills are some of the most important skills that you need to succeed in the workplace.
We talk to people face to face, and we listen when people talk to us.
Furthermore, by continuing to learn, I can re-awaken part of myself and reconnect with the world that the children’s inhabit. I can rediscover the frustrations of not being able to understand fundamental concepts or master essential skills, and I can again experience the joy of success and the fear of failure. I can remind myself of the value of the great teacher and of great teaching. I can experience firsthand the hurdles we place in front of those who wish so much to learn.