Unit 1 - Teamwork in childcare

Question 1

Identify the key principles for child centred practice

Answer 1

Holistic needs
Tailored interventions
Consistent approach

Question 2

What are the two theories about teamwork?

Answer 2

Belbin and Tuckman

Question 3

Summarise Belbin’s team roles theory

Answer 3

States there are 9 distinct roles that have to be in place for a team to be effective, as each team member will have different skills and expertise which they can share in their roles to make the team effective.

Question 4

State the 9 roles of Belbin’s theory

Answer 4

Resource investigator
coordinator
implementer
team worker
shaper
monitor evaluator
specialist
plant
completer finisher

Question 5

Summarise Tuckman’s theory of teamwork

Answer 5

There are 5 stages that teams go through to understand each other’s roles and work effectively together
Stages of group development
Groups can go back and forwards stages
Have to have patience as it takes time for a team to get to the performing stage, and any team will have to go through the same stages, so hiring a new team is pointless as it will be the same experience

Question 6

What are the 5 stages in Tuckman’s theory?

Answer 6

Forming- team forms and everyone is new and shy
Storming- conflict within the team, everyone bickers about who does what roles, causes tension
Norming - team members start to find what they do best, shared norms and goals
Performing - Team is working effectively and efficiently, all understand each other’s roles in the team

Question 7

State the 6 factors that contribute to effective teamwork for improved outcomes in children

Answer 7

Clear line of communication
respect and value
listening
consideration
collaboration
recording and reporting

Question 8

Define partnership working

Answer 8

Working with other individuals

Question 9

Who might professionals need to work in partnership with?

Answer 9

paediatricians
physiotherapists
speech and language therapists

Question 10

Why do professionals need to work in partnership?

Answer 10

take a holistic view of the child’s needs
share expertise
share information
be inclusive
encourage reflective practice
agree common goals
ownership of plans

Question 11

Explain why it is important for childcare practitioners to work in partnership with parents

Answer 11

shared understanding
coordinated support
empowering parents
ensures a consistent and holistic approach

Question 12

How are partnerships established and maintained?

Answer 12

good communication
sharing expertise/ideas
listening to different views
trust and respect
maintaining confidentiality
professionalism
setting targets and shared goals

Question 13

What are the principles of partnership working?

Answer 13

Diverse partnerships
embedding a child-centred approach
positive outcomes
shared goals and responsibilities

Question 14

What does child centred practice focus on?

Answer 14

interests and abilities of the child
allows children to make choices
inclusivity
gives children the opportunity to learn at their own pace and build on knowledge and skills
boosts children’s confidence and independence
learning through exploration than being ‘taught’

Question 15

What are the outcomes for child centred teamwork?

Answer 15

increased independence
enhanced wellbeing
positive sense of self