Safeguarding_the_Welfare_of_Children

1 Be able to reflect on own practice. | 1.1 Take note of children and young peoples responses to own practice.I must always take note of how children respond to me it’s important that they feel comfortable and confident and that they trust me, never make them feel intimidated by doing this the child develop more positively emotionally, physically and mentally. | | 1.2 Ask for constructive feedback on own practice from colleagues It is important to ask for constructive feedback as your colleagues will have more experience than you and will be able to tell you in what areas you are doing a good job and in what areas you may need to do things differently. | | 1.3 Take note of responses to own practice from others. All feedback should be acted on as it is given in order to help you improve even when you are given positive feedback always try to improve your own practice if you are given negative feedback take on board what has been said, try to find ways to do things better. | | 1.4 Evaluate all aspects of own practice.To help me evaluate my own practice I will put together a list of questions to ask myself: Did I pay attention to the needs of all, did I properly supervise and keep a safe and secure environment, did I monitor all children carefully, did I check the area and equipment properly. If anything went wrong or if an incident occurred ask myself “what could I have done to prevent it” and what can I do to prevent it happening again' | 2 Be able to improve own practice. | 2.1 Identify possible development opportunities relevant to improving own practice.Development opportunities can come from within the setting if you are given a mentor who will supervise and advise you on how to keep improving, You may be able to take an adult class from a secondary source, even visit the library and take advantage of the literature on offer to help you develop. | | 2.2 Describe the importance of continuing professional development.Continuing professional development is important because it ensures you continue to be competent in your setting. It ensures that your knowledge stays relevant and up to date,. You become more effective in the workplace. This assists you to advance in your setting. The pace of change is fast and if you stand still you will get left behind | | 2.3 Work with an appropriate person to identify own strengths and areas where practice could improve, plan ways in which practice could improve, identify goals and targets.We should all be aware or our own strengths and weaknesses and constantly try to improve, speak to a colleague who will be able to tell you how to become more efficient thus improving your own practice. Give yourself something to work towards e.g. confidence and better understanding of children. | | 2.4 Take part in continuing professional development that is relevant to own goals and targets.To be able to help children develop and grow it’s important that I continue to develop and grow, continue to learn and educate myself by enrolling in various courses e.g. English, maths, ICT, first aid, using the library or the internet. The more I learn the more I can relay to others. | | 2.5 Review own personal development.It’s important to have a personal development plan. Look at where I am now in my career and write down some goals you hope to achieve e.g. be more assertive, improve my literacy and numeracy skills, finish course work on time, etc. I will check this plan regularly to make sure that I are on track, and If I have not reached the goals I have set try to establish why, and remove any barriers that might be the reason. | | 2.6 Identify new areas of skill and knowledge to achieve new goals and targets.Once goals have been reached, look forward maybe to other courses that may be beneficial to you in your career e.g. higher levels in numeracy, literacy or even become a first aider, make a new list of goals, take pride in achievement and my ability and competence in reaching my goals and my confidence will grow. | 3 Understand the work of the team. | 3.1 Describe why teamwork is important in schools.Teamwork for students is important it helps children work side by side with their peers they will have to collaborate on assignments or projects this will strengthen their social skills. Teamwork also enables students to become active listeners which is also important when working with others. Teamwork is important amongst the staff because It involves hands-on working together with organising and planning, decision-making and developing, giving and receiving advice which improves teacher effectiveness. | | 3.2 Describe the purpose and objectives of the team in which they work.A team is a group of people who work together to achieve a common goal. When a team work together more can be accomplished, ideas can be bounced among team members to come to the best solution. | | 3.3 Describe own role and responsibilities and those of others in the team.Being part of a team means that you will have a role to play e.g. research information, take notes, relay information, set limits and task management. It is the responsibility of all team members to carry out any role that was given to them and to give 100% input and dedication to the end goal. This is what makes a team work. | | 3.4 Describe the importance of respecting the skills and expertise of other practitioners.Always respect and value the skills of others as many of my colleagues will have more experience than me and will be able to give me advice in situations where I need it. If I want my colleagues to respect and appreciate my contribution, I must do the same for them. To respect the knowledge and opinions of others shows that I value their input and expertise which will lead to a good working relationship. | 4 Be able to support the work of the team. | 4.1 Support the purpose and objectives of the team.I must understand why the team was put together and to support its objectives. Objectives are the specific goals that the team will accomplish in a fixed amount of time. | | 4.2 Carry out own role and responsibilities within the team.If I am given a specific role within the team I must make sure that I do everything to fulfil that role (research, speaking, and management). Failure to do so will jeopardise the main objective. | | 4.3 Communicate clearly with team members and others, making sure they have the information they need.Communication is the key to a successful team, be sure that each member is aware of what is needed from them, speak clearly and concisely use maps, charts or other items to help deliver your point. It is just as important to listen to your colleagues. | | 4.4 Interact with others in a way that supports good teamwork.The way you interact with other team members will have a massive impact on the team as a whole. Always treat members with respect listen to their views and ideas; speak to them as an individual and an equal. This will lead to members treating you the same way. This will lead to a better working relationship. | | 4.5 Identify and suggest ways in which the team could improve its work, challenging existing practice where necessary.If a team is being let down for e.g. some team members not giving 100%, routines not running smoothly, taking too long to reach goals that have been set. A team meeting can be arranged where all issues and concerns can be aired and dealt with and solutions found. Challenge is crucial to improving team work. Challenge should not appear to be confrontational or negative. Be confident enough to ask questions, Are some things done in a certain way simply because that is how they have always been done' Remember there is always room for improvement. | | 4.6 Respond to differences of opinion and conflict constructively.Everyone has an opinion and sometimes this may lead to conflict because we will not always agree. To deal with this we must learn to view things from a different perspective, consider others point of view, and listen to their ideas and suggestions. If the conflict escalates speak to the individual respectfully and try to find common ground, know that there should be give and take on both sides and I might not always be right. | | 4.7 Seek advice and support from relevant people when needed.I know that there will be colleagues who have more skills, knowledge and experience than me. I will be confident enough to approach these colleagues to ask for advice in any areas where I need it and I will improve and develop with their support. |