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Know how to communicate with children, young people and adults

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What are some good reasons why teaching assistants communicate with other adults in a school setting? Select five answers.

To discuss children’s progress

To keep parents informed about their child’s day

To make work more interesting

To make each other feel important

To pass on information about which children are troublemakers

To praise children’s progress or behaviour with parents

To discuss and improve staff working practices

To pass on important information relevant to the child

What is the correct order of the steps involved in communicating with a new parent? Move the steps below to show the correct order.

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  • Establish the communication needs and preferences of the parent
  • Follow up to see if there is anything further you could do to help them feel informed and involved
  • Adapt the communication methods of the school, if necessary
  • Suggest appropriate methods of communication for the parent, discuss with them
  • Welcome the parent warmly

Match the words on the left with the items on the right.

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Cuddling

Talking

Signing

Writing

Hearing impediment

Upset child

Conflict

Reporting an incident

Below are a list of barriers to good communication and those that are strategies to overcome barriers. Select the four strategies to overcome barriers.

Disability

Lack of confidence

Prejudice

Aggression

Negotiation

Translation

Respect

Active listening

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Developing good professional is very important. They help to create a and secure atmosphere for children and encourage parents to feel able to information. Children thrive when parents and staff effectively, creating a relaxed, welcoming and happy .

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