Evidence based question - please help me!!

[Lizzie.smith39]

Hi - I'm doing the Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support in Schools. I'm only on the first assignment, but two of the tasks require "practical evidence". I have no idea what I could use or do!

The questions are - "analyse the importance of early identification of speech, language and communication delays and disorders and the potential risks of late recognition". The second question is "evaluate the effect on children and young people of having positive relationships during periods of transition".

The study guide says that we have to use examples of the topic in your placement and your involvement.

Haven't got a clue where to start!! As far as I'm aware there are no children in the class with communication problems and no personal transitions that I'm aware of!! HELP!!!

[Ruthierhyme]

Hi,

analyse the importance of early identification of speech, language and communication delays and disorders and the potential risks of late recognition".

This involves understanding what the expected developmental stages are for speech, language and communication. Recognising the benefits of supporting children as they acquire and master new sounds, words and means of communication highlights the damage that can be caused if any gap/delay in what's expected is missed or ignored.

Can you use observations from your child study to show how you monitor the development of SLC? or the learning journey/development tracker? and the activity planning that you take part in, showing how you support the child's SLC? Think about the professionals your setting works with and their titles - health visitor, speech therapists? and consider the impact of not having access to their expertise.

Activity planner template document



"evaluate the effect on children and young people of having positive relationships during periods of transition".

page 60 of the STL handbook has supportive reading

Short term effects of transitions on children's development include:

• Outbursts of anger - aggression
• Crying and tearfulness
• Clinginess/need for affection
• Withdrawal
• Unreasonable behaviour
• Tantrums in younger children
• Regression in behaviour
• Difficulty sleeping
• Illness
• Extroverted behaviours - unusually cheerful, outgoing, boisterous and attention seeking
• Loss of appetite and food issues
• Loss of motivation
• Lack of concentration

Long term effects:
• Self harming
• Withdrawal
• Avoiding social contact
• Lack of concentration
• Not learning/developing
• Low self confidence and self esteem
• Strained relationships

Understanding these effects highlights the immense importance of positive relationships during transitions. So that support, help, advice, a listening ear and reassurance can be provided until the child or young person feels confident, able to cope, comfortable and independent in their new surroundings/situation.


The range of evidence you can collect is explored on this thread - http://www.silkysteps.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20624

Reflective Account template - maybe consider what happens when a new child starts at your setting? or you find out there's to be a new sibling, divorce in one of your keychild's family.


Best wishes

[Lizzie.smith39]

Thank you so much - that is really helpful!