How to adapt communication to meet different communication needs of adults
It is important that we remain sensitive to the needs of other adults, particularly if they have communication difficulties. It is possible that you will automatically adapt to the way you communicate with them without realising that you have done so. We often change the way we react to others, depending on the way to which they react to us. For example, if you are speaking to a parent or carer who is hearing impaired, you might want to make sure that you are facing them and making eye contact so that they can lip read. You may also find yourself automatically using hand gestures to help you with this type of communication. However, if you have contact with adults who …show more content…
Legislation and procedures covering confidentiality, data protection and the disclosure of information
Adults who work with children in any setting need to have some idea about current legislation, as this will affect their practice. Legislation is an area that is constantly under review and you will need to keep up to date through reading relevant publications. There is an increased awareness of how important it is to recognise the uniqueness of each child and have respect for their human rights. Every child matters (England 2003)/Help children achieve more
The Every child matters initiative came in to ensure more integrated services and information sharing between professionals. It followed the tragic case of Victoria Climbie (she was killed by her guardians in 2000) and the terminology has since been amended by the coalition government although the emphasis is still on better outcomes for children.
Data Protection Act 1998
In school we ask parents and carers for a variety of information so that we are able to care for children as effectively as we can while they are with us, however we can only ask for information which is directly relevant – for
It is important that we remain sensitive to the needs of other adults, particularly if they have communication difficulties. It is possible that you will automatically adapt to the way you communicate with them without realising that you have done so. We often change the way we react to others, depending on the way to which they react to us. For example, if you are speaking to a parent or carer who is hearing impaired, you might want to make sure that you are facing them and making eye contact so that they can lip read. You may also find yourself automatically using hand gestures to help you with this type of communication. However, if you have contact with adults who …show more content…
Legislation and procedures covering confidentiality, data protection and the disclosure of information
Adults who work with children in any setting need to have some idea about current legislation, as this will affect their practice. Legislation is an area that is constantly under review and you will need to keep up to date through reading relevant publications. There is an increased awareness of how important it is to recognise the uniqueness of each child and have respect for their human rights. Every child matters (England 2003)/Help children achieve more
The Every child matters initiative came in to ensure more integrated services and information sharing between professionals. It followed the tragic case of Victoria Climbie (she was killed by her guardians in 2000) and the terminology has since been amended by the coalition government although the emphasis is still on better outcomes for children.
Data Protection Act 1998
In school we ask parents and carers for a variety of information so that we are able to care for children as effectively as we can while they are with us, however we can only ask for information which is directly relevant – for