There are some types of communication that are aimed more at adults then children and should be communicated in a professional capacity. Writing emails and letters should be wrote with a level of understanding on the information you are trying to get across but also taking into consideration the recipients role. If writing a letter to a parent requesting their attendance at school or advising on new events taking place at school would require a less detailed specification then when communicating with a professional. You also need to take into consideration any communication barriers there may be and adapt your communication to suit. If a parent is visually impaired then writing a letter would no be appropriate as they may not …show more content…
You should adapt the level of communication to suit the level of what the child understands. A simple nod or shake of the head maybe OK for a young child, but a young person may require more in depth feedback to allow them to better their techniques. But given in away so not to criticise them but so they feel its useful. As children are still learning to communicate effectively actively listening, re-checking and repeating will help them to improve their communication skills in the