Unit 5 Learning outcome 4 Task A

Standards What is expected I know and understand. Evidence of what your current knowledge, performance and understanding.

What I need to do to develop my knowledge, performance and understanding.

Communication and relationships-children, young people and adults

Schools policies and procedures for communicating with parents, carers and families

Schools policy for confidentially of information The importance and methods of establishing

rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with parents/carers

How to recognise communication differences and difficulties and identifying the possible reasons for these

Understanding the cultural differences in communication

I know how to communicate with children, adults and carers. It is important to keep all information confidential.I understand that everyone needs to be respected regardless of their age colour and background.

I need to gain some knowledge how to talk to parents as a teaching assistant.Also if the school has any specific procedures regarding this.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

The schools policy on inclusive education and equality of opportunity and my role thereby

The basic principles of current disability discrimination, equality and rights legislation regulation and codes of practise

How to select and use teaching and learning materials according to children’s needs

The importance of praise and encouragement How to provide a structured activity within

group setting The importance of valuing a pupil and how to

communicate this

I am familiar with the legislations, regulations and codes of practise.I understand that it is important to praise a child when they accomplish their work well. I do value each child and will help them reach their full potential

As I am new to a class setting I need to learn how the individual activities are planned therefore I will be observing the procedures carefully

Promoting positive behaviour

The schools policy on behaviour and procedures in dealing with it

I have read through the schools policy on behaviour. I know that

I need to observe the procedures the teachers

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The impact of any negative home experience of the child on their behaviour and emotional responsiveness

The importance of modelling the behaviour I want to see and the implication of this for my own behaviour

The importance of recognising and rewarding positive behaviour and how to do this

How to manage conflict Strategies that can be used to encourage and

support pupils in decision making

I need to be patient when talking to children and act in a professional manner because I am role model for them. I also have experience of child behaviour because I myself have 5 children.

take for different modes of behaviour.Maybe I will take courses like the one I already have taken (caring for vulnerable children) to understand individual children’s behaviour.

Assessment for learning the teachers responsibility for assessing pupil achievement and my role in supporting this

the basic principles of how children learn the importance of having high expectations of

pupils the strategies and techniques of supporting

assessment for learning self-assessment techniques and how to support

pupils in developing these how to reflect and learn from practise

I know my responsibility of supporting assessment. I know children need to be encouraged often so that they can reach their potential. I also understand the importance of reflection.

I need to learn the different techniques of assessment in my setting. I will learn through observation and questioning the teacher and other staff members

Health and Safety Settings health and safety policy and procedures

The law governing safety in my country The duty of all within the sector to safeguard

children Routine safety checks of equipment’s and

material for children How to adapt the environment to ensure safety

for children Familiarity with adult/child ratio

I have read through the settings policy and procedures regarding safeguarding.I know I need to check for risks and hazards and report them. I have read through the fire safety procedures of the setting.

To improve my understanding I need to conduct a risk assessment myself. I also need to familiarize myself with the accident and incident log book.

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Policies and procedures of setting for responding to accidents

Emergency procedures within settingSupporting learning activities

The relationship between my role and the role of the teacher within the learning environment

The role and responsibility for supporting the pupils learning

The schools policy for inclusion and equality The objectives of the learning activities to be

supported Strategies to use for supporting pupils learnings School policy on the use of praise, assistance

reward and sanctions How to feedback in a constructive manner

I have read through the schools policy for inclusion and equality.I have also noticed how the teacher prints out different pages (easy, hard) for different tables so that each child can take part in the class procedures regardless of their ability

I need to familiarize myself with the settings praise and sanctions procedures. I also need to understand how to feedback in a constructive manner so I will observe the other staff member do that.

Child Development The purpose of careful observation The importance of checking my observations

with others The importance of confidentially, data

protection The role of play in development The kinds of influences that affect children The difference between rate and sequence A basic outline of the expected development

pattern of children Where to refer concerns about children’s

development

I am familiar with child development as I am mother-of-five myself so I will be able to detect any lack of development. I am aware of the influences that affect children’s development. I understand the difference between rate and sequence. I also know how to report concerns about children’s development.

Some courses will help me understand child development better.

Safeguarding Know the settings policy and procedures Safe working practise for my own job role The responsibly for identifying and rectifying

risks Why it is important to listen and respond to

young people’s distress

I know the settings safeguarding policy. I need to make sure to avoid situations which might cause misunderstandings. I also know the importance of listening to children if they have

Regular training is important so I will take part in that. I will keep myself un to date with any new changes in the legislations.

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Settings procedures for dealing with disclosures Listening techniques

concerns.

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