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Be able to develop and maintain relationships with children and young people

Observe a senior practitioner interacting with children. Is he/she getting involved?How do the children respond?Can you see how he/she is extending their ideas and supporting them in their play?What does his/her body language suggest? Is he/she relaxed, happy, tense?

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Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

‘Building relationships with colleagues and students in a high-tech world’ by Heather Wolpert-Gawronon the National Education Association website.
‘How to give students individual attention in a busy classroom’ on the Teach Thought website
‘Making choices, week 1’ on The Guardian website
‘Professional relationships with young people’ by the Open University

Presentation
Good Practice Example
Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

Find and read ‘Why love matters: How affection shapes a baby's brain’ by Sue Gerhardt, published by Routledge, 2004. N.B. You should be able to find a copy at your local library service.
Observe a senior practitioner interacting with children. Is he/she getting involved?How do the children respond?Can you see how he/she is extending their ideas and supporting them in their play?What does his/her body language suggest? Is he/she relaxed, happy, tense?
Observe a group of children playing alone:How do they respond to each other?Is there an obvious leader? Why do you think this is?Do they communicate with words only?What else do they use to assist their developing communication skills?
Think of ways in which adults can respond and interact with children positively and appropriately. Make a poster for the staff room to get your points across.
Research Persona Dolls on the internet, and consider how these could be used in developing positive relationships with children.
Click to visit the website of the Kids Behaviour organization, which contains resources about maintaining positive, supportive and understanding relationships with children whilst managing behaviour. Includes informative articles, quizzes, questionnaires and tips for encouraging good behaviour.
Click to visit the website of the KIDS charity which works nationwide with disabled children and their families and carers. Promotes inclusive practice and active participation for children with disabilities

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