Non-verbal communication

· Eye contact

· Signs, symbols or pictures

· Writing

· Using objects

· Touch

· Physical gestures

· Body language and emotions

· Lip reading

Listed below are the duties and responsibilities of my work role

RESPONSIBILITIES - To create a safe, happy, positive, stimulating, Multicultural learning environment in which children can be cared for.

MAIN DUTIES

1. To work as an integral member of the team, creating a safe, constructive and stimulating environment for the children.

2. To meet the children’s individual needs, appropriate to their stage and level of development.

3. To be involved in the setting up and clearing away at the start and end of each session as required.

4. To be involved with the planning of activities.

5. To foster children’s growth of development and self reliance, and to be involved in children’s activities with a view to supporting and extending these activities appropriately.

6. To ensure that toys and equipment are maintained, clean and safe to play with or use.

7. To understand and comply with the Fire Drill Practise.

8. To attend and take part in staff and other relevant meetings.

9. To keep a daily register, first aid box and other relevant records as required.

10. To communicate with parents and carers in a positive, constructive manner.

11. To make time available on a regular basis to discuss the day to day running of the setting with other members of staff.

A.C 2 – Explain expectations about own work role as expressed in relevant standards

It is vital that, when planning sessions and activities that the various standards and policies are observed and followed. Surestart (employer) policies would include the Health and Safety regulations Policy (in compliance with Health and Safety Work Act 1974) as

Diversity: Diversity literally means difference. Diversity recognises that though people have things in common with each other, they are also different and unique in many ways. Diversity is about recognising and valuing those differences. Diversity therefore consists of visible and non-visible factors, which include personal characteristics such as background, culture, personality and work-style in addition to the characteristics that are protected under discrimination legislation in terms of race, disability, gender, religion and belief, sexual orientation and age.By recognising and understanding our individual differences and embracing them, and moving beyond simple tolerance, we can create a productive environment in which everybody feels valued.
Equality: Equality means treating people in a way that is appropriate for their needs. For example, if Michael Flanders wanted to board the plane, it would be no good saying to him, “you have the same stairs as everybody else”. What is needed is a way of getting on the plane that will suit everybody’s needs without showing them up and treating them in a way that is worse than other people.
Inclusion: Educational inclusion is about equal opportunities for all pupils, whatever their age, gender, ethnicity, attainment and background. It pays particular attention to the provision made for, and the achievement of, different groups of pupils within a school.
Discrimination: Discrimination is the prejudicial treatment of an individual based on their membership in a certain group or category.

2.3 Describe how to challenge discrimination in a way that encourages change
Immediately I witness a discriminatory incident I would address the situation by reporting and recording it. By doing this it is more likely to be dealt with in the appropriate manner.
If I overheard someone making a discriminatory remark or not promoting equality or valuing diversity I would challenge them in a calm and professional way and tell them that what they were saying or doing, is unacceptable and explain why. I could also add that I am upset and offended by their discriminatory words and actions and that it is unlawful. In a work setting, discrimination can be a disciplinary matter and policies and procedures will be in place to deal with this.