Parents have a crucial role in supporting children's learning, development and well-being. The act of forming effective partnerships with families and carers is a key feature of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Achieving this takes time, reflective practice, skill and a solid understanding of the barriers that can impede forming effective working relationships with parents.

This guide offers an informed and comprehensive framework for working with parents, drawing on the latest evidence and containing practical advice from practitioners and parents, to support sound partnership practice. Full of examples and activities for training and resources to support practice across a wide range of settings, it focuses on key areas such as:

• Working with parents of different aged children
• The development of strategies to support the relationship
• The barriers to partnership working, including cultural differences and working with hard to reach families
• Setting up home and setting visits
• Creating parent-friendly environments

Including case studies and questions for reflective practice, this book will be ideal for Early Years students on Foundation Degrees, Childhood Studies Courses and those training to become Early Years teachers as well as Early Years practitioners and managers responsible for staff training.

About the Author
Teresa Wilson is Programme Director for the Foundation Degree in Children's Development and Learning at the University of Reading, UK.

Reviews
"Teresa Wilson's book offers a comprehensive framework for working with parents of different aged children, including advice on setting up home and setting visits, overcoming barriers to engagement and creating parent- friendly environments" - Teach Early Years



Book Information
ISBN 9780415728744
Author Teresa Wilson
Format Paperback
Page Count 120
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 400g