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Observing children is intrinsic to an early years practitioner’s role, but how often do you have the chance to take a step back and observe a fellow professional?
Job shadowing is a way of getting an insight into another setting, which can trigger new and improved ways of working once a practitioner gets back home.
For example, it plays a central role in the ToWe (toddlers well-being) Project – an EU-funded project to improve the practice of early years practitioners working with disadvantaged toddlers – to enable practitioners from England, Norway and Spain to learn from each other.
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