Effective Communication with Children and Families (701090) – LearnOnline

Learning Outcomes

This course contains the following three modules: 

• Appropriate Relationships 
• How to Communicate Well 
• Communicating with Parents and Young Carers 

This course will enable you to:  

• Communicate effectively with children, young people and their parents or carers 
• Understand the importance of remaining professional without being impersonal 

• Learn how to operate within professional boundaries 
• Learn how to manage professional boundaries 
• Learn about the barriers to effective communication 
• Learn about what is meant my effective communication 
• Learn the importance of listening first 

• Learn the importance of listening carefully 
• Understand the importance of being prepared 
• Learn about active listening 
• Learn about the importance of watching yourself 
• Learn about reflective listening 

• Learn about the types of questions that can be asked 

Audience

This course is intended for everyone who works with or has contact with children, young people and their families. 

Although this course forms part of an induction programme for new starters, it is also intended for all practitioners who want to improve their knowledge and continue their professional development.