Working in Partnership with Parents and Others in Early Years Settings

Working in partnership with parents and others in early years settings

1.1 Explain the legislation, guidance, policies and procedures relating to partnership working in early years settings
1.2 Explain the roles of colleagues and others involved in working in partnership
1.3 Analyse the importance of working in partnership with colleagues and others to meet the needs of babies and children, enabling them to progress
1.5 Adhere to legislation and codes of practice in relation to confidentiality when working with colleagues and others
1.6 Reflect on actions taken and their outcomes
2.1 Evaluate how partnership working delivers better outcomes for children and families
2.3 Explain how to overcome barriers to integrated working with parents and/or carers
3.1 Provide guidance to parents and/or carers to help them identify the valuable contributions they make to the child’s:   health   well-being   learning   development   behaviour
3.2 Provide settling in periods for children and parents/carers
3.3 Analyse the principles and values that underpin parental and/or carer involvement in a child’s learning and development
4.2 Record information accurately, including correct   spelling   grammar

Madalina Suci 01/10/2015
      1.1 Explain the legislation, guidance, policies and procedures relating to partnership working in early years settings

All early years settings have a duty to work with parents and other professionals to support children’s care, learning and development, in England this is a legal responsibility under the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage.

The EYFS framework does make requirements relating to information sharing:   ‘Providers must maintain records and obtain and share information (with parents and carers, other professionals working with the child, the police, social services and Ofsted or the childminder agency with which they are registered, as appropriate) to ensure the safe and efficient management of the...