Hi,
page 148/149 of this level 3 EYE handbook looks at the benefits of working in parnership with parents, it recognises the significant contribution parents make top their child's development through times of transition, sharing information and ensuring positive outcomes for children's learning, so yes it is about experiences xx
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Benefits of working in partnership with parents
We know that parents play an essential role in children's lives. They offer emotional security and stability as well as influeinging children's values and attitudes. Unlike professionals who work with children, parents are there for the long term. They know about their child's personality, interests and also quirks. There are therefore many benefits of working in parnership with parents.
Transition
When children move from their home to an wearly years setting, we need to find ways of making this as smooth as possible. Where there are strong partnerships with parents, it is easier to help the child make the move.
Sharing information
When there are strong partnerships with parents, information that can help in the care and education of children can be easily exchanged. This is important as what happens at home can affect children in the early years setting, but also also what happens in the early years setting can influence the child at home.
Positive outcomes for children's learning
There has been research to show that, where there is strong partnership working and parents feel involved, children do better in their education. This is because parents and settings share ideas, and so parents can put these into practice at home.
Hope this helps xx
