K2D5 K2C6 K2C7 Effective communication

K2D5 – Why it is important to help children make choices and how you can assist them to do this.

K2C6 – The key features of effective communication and why it is important to model this when interacting with adults and children.

K2C7 – The main differences between communicating with adults and communicating with children.

Survey:-

Why do you think Lisa felt it was important for the younger children to be included in the survey?

• Part of the school.
• Have their say.
• Responsibility.
• Independence and confidence.
• Sense of belonging and pride in their school.
• Views are being listened to.
• Look after the new area or equipment (respect it).
• Choice of menu they will eat the food provided.
• Dietary needs and healthy options.

What would have been the main difference in those questions for the adults, those for the older children and those for the younger ones?

Adult:

• The wording in the survey.
• Voting box and or tick list.
• Feedback slip and or area for relevant comments.
• Covering letter to adults of the importance of the survey and date of when you required answers back.
• Meeting to discuss the survey in detail.

Older:

• Competition to design a new menu or new outside area (use as a teaching tool).
• Voting box and or tick list.
• Ensure wording within age range capabilities.
• Discuss in group time for input and ideas.

Younger:

• Make the survey fun.
• Use tools or make it into a game.
• Ensure the children understand what was being asked of them.
• Broken down questions to age range capabilities.
• Discuss ideas in group time, take a vote.

How do you find out the views and opinions of the children in your setting?

• I would ask what they liked or disliked about their school.
• I would observe the children to see what activity was used the most and for how long.
• I would use tools such as smiley faces for voting or camera for taking pictures of what they liked best or disliked within the school.
• Group discussions to express ideas and views.

This post is part of the 201 Contribute to positive relationships • NVQ Level 2 section, which forms the Childcare Learning And Development website.