L3CD PW6 Understand relationships in the playwork setting

1. Understand how to develop relationships with children

• 1.1 Describe different strategies for helping all children to feel welcome and valued in the playwork setting
• 1.2 Explain ‘appropriate’ and ‘inappropriate’ words and interactions when a playworker engages with children
• 1.3 Explain why it is important to involve children in decision making
• 1.4 Evaluate different ways to involve children in decision making

2. Understand how to support communication with children

• 2.1 Explain the importance of active listening and clear communication with children
• 2.2 Explain why it is important for children to be able to ask questions, offer ideas and make suggestions about the playwork setting
• 2.3 Describe different communication methods a playworker could use that is appropriate to a child’s individual needs or abilities

3. Understand how to support children in developing relationships with others

• 3.1 Use examples to show how children can be supported in understanding the value and importance of positive relationships
• 3.2 Explain why it is important for children to be able to deal with conflict themselves
• 3.3 Explain the types of support a playworker might need to give to help children deal with conflict themselves
• 3.4 Explain how childhood experiences may impact on children’s relationships with others

4. Understand how to communicate with adults

• 4.1 Explain why it is important to have positive relationships with adults in the playwork setting
• 4.2 Explain the importance of clear communication with adults in the playwork setting
• 4.3 Summarise different strategies that the playworker can use to communicate with adults who have communication difficulties
• 4.4 Outline types of situations that might lead to conflict between playworkers and other adults and how you might respond to them