Unit 320 Support children and young people with

behaviour, emotional and social development

needs Level: 3 Credit value: 4 NDAQ number: Y/601/7707

Outcome 1 Understand the influences impacting on the

behaviour, emotional and social development of

children and young people

1.1 explain how aspects of upbringing, home circumstances, and physical and emotional health of

children and young people could affect their ability to relate to others

1.2 explain the impact of any negative or traumatic home experiences of children and young people

on their behaviour and emotional responsiveness

1.3 explain how psychological and psychiatric disorders affecting children and young people may

impact on the way in which they relate to others

1.4 explain how medication taken by children and young people may impact on their cognitive and

physical abilities, behaviour and emotional responsiveness.

Outcome 2 Understand the special educational needs of

children and young people with behaviour,

emotional and social development needs

2.1 explain the particular behaviour, emotional and social development needs of children and

young people in the setting

2.2 summarise the individual plans of children and young people with behaviour, emotional

and social development needs with whom they work.

Outcome 3 Support the behaviour management of children

and young people with behaviour, emotional and

social development needs

3.1 work with children, young people and others to identify and set behaviour goals and

boundaries for children and young people with behaviour, emotional and social development

needs

3.2 explain how goals and boundaries support children and young people to develop and

consolidate social and emotional skills

3.3 provide support for children, young people and others to understand and apply goals and

boundaries

3.4 work collaboratively with others to implement a positive, collegiate approach to the

management of disaffection and challenging behaviour in children and young people

3.5 use knowledge of children and young people with behaviour, emotional and social development

needs to contribute to the provision of safe and supportive opportunities to establish and

sustain community-based rules and develop social interaction

3.6 demonstrate strategies for promoting positive behaviour and managing inappropriate

behaviour of children and young people with behaviour, emotional and social development needs

Outcome 4 Support children and young people with behaviour,

emotional and social development needs to

develop relationships with others

4.1 provide opportunities for children and young people with behaviour, emotional and social

development needs to establish social contacts and relationships with others

4.2 demonstrate ways of encouraging cooperation between children and young people in ways

which are commensurate to their age and stage of development

4.3 interact with children, young people and other adults in ways which provide a positive and

consistent example of effective interpersonal relationships

4.4 demonstrate ways of responding to conflict situations and incidents of inappropriate behaviour

with due consideration for own safety and that of others

4.5 demonstrate strategies for helping rebuild damaged emotional relationships between:

a) children and young people

b) children or young people and adults

4.6 demonstrate ways of supporting children and young people to review their social and emotional

skills and the impact of these on others and themselves.

Outcome 5 Support children and young people with behaviour,

emotional and social development needs to

develop self-reliance and self-esteem

5.1 demonstrate ways of encouraging and supporting children and young people with behaviour,

emotional and social development needs to:

a) communicate their feelings, needs and ideas

b) make their own decisions

c) accept responsibility for their actions

5.2 support children and young people to refocus on personal goals, boundaries and

responsibilities following flashpoints where their self-control has been lost

5.3 provide opportunities for children and young people to develop self-management skills

5.4 demonstrate strategies for recognising and rewarding achievements and efforts towards self-reliance

that are appropriate to children and young people’s age, abilities and level of development.