While outstanding early years settings differ in terms of their style and approach, one of the key features they share is a sense of mutual support among the staff, teamwork and a commitment to continuous improvement.
The importance of creating a culture of shared support, trust and openness among practitioners is highlighted in the framework for the revised EYFS which says providers must put in place appropriate arrangements for the supervision of staff who have contact with children and families.
It goes on to spell out exactly what is meant by effective supervision (see box below.) Providers cannot just produce a worthy sounding mission statement and sit back - they have to put it into practice.
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