Working with parents has been a long-established principle in good early years practice. When it is done well, the benefits extend far beyond just meeting the needs and interests of the child. Parents are more likely to trust those who are working with their child, and will feel valued and empowered. Many parents who have experienced genuine working together are also likely to play a more active role in their child's later education.
It is not just parents and children who benefit though, as anyone who has worked closely with parents will attest. Settings that have strong relationships with parents are often happy places in which to work. Parents bring insights, ideas and feedback that enrich the work of practitioners.
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