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Unit 13 3.1 Lukas Fallon - Coggle Diagram

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        To become a speech and language therapist you’ll need to train and study at degree or postgraduate level. A degree apprenticeship has also been approved.
        
        Entry requirements
        
        To get on to an speech and language therapy degree course you usually need:
        
        two or three A levels, along with five GCSEs (grades A-C), including English language, maths and science
        
        or alternative qualifications, including
        
        BTEC, HND or HNC which includes science
        
        relevant NVQ
        
        science-based access course
        
        equivalent Scottish or Irish qualifications".(Speech and language therapist, n.d.)
- - - - There duties will include"
        
        creating a safe, caring and stimulating environment that promotes learning through play
        
        supervising activity-planning to make sure children's needs are met
        
        working closely with parents and/or carers, giving them a high standard of customer service, including regular progress reports
        
        working with colleagues and other professionals to make sure that children’s needs are met
        
        making sure that equipment, such as furniture and toys, is in good condition
        
        The business responsibilities of a manager would also include:
        
        recruiting and inducting suitably qualified and experienced staff
        
        supporting and developing the nursery team
        
        managing a budget
        
        arranging marketing and publicity materials
        
        creating management reports, and maintaining staff and child records
        
        running the centre in line with environmental, health and safety and fire regulations"(Nursery manager, 2020)
  - - - They need too:
        
        "sensitivity and understanding
        
        patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
        
        the ability to work well with others
        
        to be flexible and open to change
        
        the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
        
        excellent verbal communication skills
        
        customer service skills
        
        the ability to understand people’s reactions
        
        to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device" (Childminder | Explore careers | National Careers Service, n.d.)
  - - - Teachers assistants are there to support all children. However they focus will be to support those with additional needs. (The Definitive Guide: How To Become A Teaching Assistant, 2020)
- - - - They may also specialize in " domestic abuse, bereavement or homelessness." (Family support worker job profile | Prospects.ac.uk, 2020) and families will be refued to you by a social worker
  - - - Their roles are to improve outcomes in peoples lives. By "work in a variety of settings within a framework of relevant legislation and procedures, supporting individuals, families and groups within the community. You may work in homes or schools, hospitals or on the premises of other public sector and voluntary organisations."