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Be able to communicate with children and young people.

'Level 3 diploma Supporting Teaching and Learning in schools (primary, or secondary)' by Louise Burnham and Brenda Baker, published by Heinemann

Read the relevant pages from the handbook on communication.
You do not need to buy this book. You should be able to find a copy at your local library service.

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Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

‘Focus on… Let Your Hands Do the Talking: Using Sign Systems for Communication’, leaflet from Communication Matters
'Level 3 diploma Supporting Teaching and Learning in schools (primary, or secondary)' by Louise Burnham and Brenda Baker, published by Heinemann

Presentation

Click to launch this lesson's presentation on 'Communication'.
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Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

Read 'How to talk so kids will listen and listen so kids will talk' by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, published by Piccadilly Press, 2001.N.B. You do not need to buy this book, your local library service should have a copy.
Visit the website of the Equality and Human Rights Commission
British Institute of Learning Difficulties, [s.d.]. Communication Factsheet
Take time to make yourself familiar with various cultures, unique needs, dietary requirements, and special needs for each child in your room. Make a note of your findings and take some time to research them, using the internet, any books or leaflets at your setting or in the local library, the knowledge of your colleagues and, most importantly, the parents of the children themselves.

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