In order to develop positive relationships you will need to communicate effectively with children, young people and adults. To do this you will need to consider how you approach people and how you respond to them. To communicate effectively we must be able to listen to one another as not listening can cause a breakdown in communication, which then can cause a breakdown in relationships. In order for children to learn at school they need to be relaxed, secure and confident, if they are in the presence of someone they have a positive relationship with this will create a positive atmosphere, making it easier for children to learn. In some cases you may have to communicate with children differently, this is if they have a special educational need, such as additional needs, speech and language delay, if they are deaf, mute or if English is not there first language. It is important that children, young people and adults feel that their values and opinions count and that they are being listened to and that they feel they can trust you. Communication allows us to share and gain information about other people, which starts to create a positive relationship. Developing positive relationship with adults is essential, as information is communicated better when you have a positive relationship with the person. As a TA it is important to model effective communication as this sets a good example for the children.