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