2.1 Explain How To Adapt Communication With Children

In order to build relationship with children, we will need to adapt our behaviour and communication accordingly.
Children of different ages will require varying levels of attention.
Young children may need more assurance, particulary when first starting school. They may need to have more physical contact as a result. As children become more mature they may need more help with talking through issues and reflecting on their thoughts.
We need to adapt vocabulary and consider how we interact positively with pupils as we listen and respond them.
We need to adapt our verbal communication accordingly to the different situations. Working on a learning activity it is important that the children are focused and that we deal with any distractions

before they interrupt what we are doing. If talking to pupils in more social situations, such as the playground or dining hall, we should use this as an opportunity to develop positive relationship of proffesional carer to child.
We should also ensure care and sensytivity with children who have communication differences, as they will need to take their time and fell unpressured when they are speaking.
Some children may not have many opportunities to speak, or may be anxious or nervous. The way we communicate should be accordingly adapt to their needs. If they have speach disorder, they should be allowed to take their time. We should not to fill in words for them or quess what they are going to say, as this may add to their distress.
Children of diferent social and culture background should feel secure, valued and respect. Our interactions with them should demonstrate this.
Through positively communicating and being involved with children and young people we will show them that they are part of school community.