Parent partnerships is one area of practice that has received a huge boost at Sunshine Day Nursery in Longton, Preston, since deputy manager Jade Ryding achieved EYP status.
Ms Ryding joined the nursery in 2008 with a Level 2 and 3, and after completing a foundation degree, topped up with a BA in Early Years Leadership and then EYPS.
'I enjoyed every minute of the EYP course and it was thoroughly inspiring,' she says. 'The insights provided on parent partnerships have enabled us to now put new strategies in place. These include home visits, workshops, parent observation sheets linked to home learning and activity days.'
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