Communication and direct work with children

Duration: Two days - 9.30 - 4.30

Aim
Understand developmental needs of children, verbal and non-verbal exchange and develop a range of practical skills to work with children.

Outcomes
By the end of this course participants will have been given the opportunity to:

• experience how to communicate with children using a range of techniques - play, drama, story-telling, art
• how to use direct observation of children in order to understand and communicate with them
• Develop strategies to address professional concerns whilst focusing on child's needs
• Consider the development needs of children and young people
• Develop skills in communicating with children and young people
• Consider confidentiality and ethics
• Increase skills in observation and decision-making

Common Core: 1,2,4
National Occupational Standards

• Key Role 1. Unit 2
• Key Role 2 Unit 5.
• Key Role 5: Unit 16.
• Key Role 6: Unit 18 and 20

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