Working with Parents, Carers and Families in the Early Years

Based on the latest evidence and containing practical advice from practitioners and parents to support sound partnership practice, this book provides a comprehensive framework for working with parents. 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.