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In what ways would you envisage early years practitioners working in true partnership with the parents of children in their care? Judith Napier hears some real-life examples of practice at the heart of this year's essay theme Only by working effectively with parents can early years practitioners deliver high-quality provision - and parents around the country will attest to how a good relationship with their children's carers has benefited them as well as their children.

Only by working effectively with parents can early years practitioners deliver high-quality provision - and parents around the country will attest to how a good relationship with their children's carers has benefited them as well as their children.

Fortune Park Early Years Centre, London

Jacqui Carr's young son George has a fish fixation - so much so, that he can tell his mum the names of species she doesn't recognise.

Jacqui credits Fortune Park Early Years Centre with encouraging him in his enthusiasms, and showing her how best to support them. The centre runs workshops on learning through play. Jacqui says these are invaluable.

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