CACHE Level 2 Intro to Early Years Education © Hodder & Stoughton Limited CACHE LEVEL 2 INTRODUCTION TO EARLY YEARS EDUCATION AND CARE Unit 5 Understand how to work in partnership

CACHE Level 2 Intro to Early Years Education © Hodder & Stoughton Limited Learning Outcomes LO2 Understand how to work in partnership. AC 2.1 Explain the roles of others involved in partnership working when: Meeting children’s additional needs Safeguarding children Supporting children’s transitions. AC 2.2 Explain benefits of working in partnership with parents/carers.

CACHE Level 2 Intro to Early Years Education © Hodder & Stoughton Limited Starter activity 2. Understand how to work in partnership (1.1, 1.2) Time: 15 mins Do you like to do things by yourself or do you like to be with others? Consider: Trying something new for the first time Going shopping for a pair of new shoes Travelling Going to the cinema. Explain your answers to a partner.

CACHE Level 2 Intro to Early Years Education © Hodder & Stoughton Limited Early years practitioners will work with many different professionals. When working in partnership with other professionals, everyone has an important part to play, but it is crucial that everyone involved understands the roles and responsibilities of all the members of the team. Working in partnership with others will make sure that practitioners can share and gain knowledge and information. 2. Understand how to work in partnership (2.1) Role of others

CACHE Level 2 Intro to Early Years Education © Hodder & Stoughton Limited 2. Understand how to work in partnership (2.1) Work in partnership with.. Parents/carers Speech & language therapist PhysioSocial workerHealth visitorChildminderKey worker After school care

CACHE Level 2 Intro to Early Years Education © Hodder & Stoughton Limited Health professionals may be involved in partnership working, and they will work with parents/carers to explain how they are working with their child. For example: Speech and language therapist – may be working with a child to improve their communications skills Physiotherapist – a child who has difficulty walking may need regular visits to work on exercises to strengthen their muscles Dietician – may work with a child and their family if the child is unable to eat certain foods. Early years practitioners will need to work in partnership to continue to meet the individual needs of the child. 2. Understand how to work in partnership (2.1) Role of others

CACHE Level 2 Intro to Early Years Education © Hodder & Stoughton Limited Social services may be involved with a child and their family, and this could could be for a variety of reasons, for example: A family may have a specific problem and another professional has referred them for support If a family member is disabled, then social services can provide help and support If there is a concern that a child might be at risk of harm If a child is taken in to short- or long-term care. Early years practitioners will work closely in partnership with everyone involved to support continuity of care. 2. Understand how to work in partnership (2.1) Role of others

CACHE Level 2 Intro to Early Years Education © Hodder & Stoughton Limited Early years practitioners will work closely with everyone involved in the child’s day-to-day care, for example: Meeting and greeting parents/carers at the beginning and at the end of the day, as this will make sure important information is shared Involving others who may collect a child, i.e. childminders and grandparents Working closely with other colleagues when the child is going to change rooms in the setting, or when they move on to school. Working in partnership in these situations will make sure that children feel settled and that important information is always passed on. 2. Understand how to work in partnership (2.1) Role of others

CACHE Level 2 Intro to Early Years Education © Hodder & Stoughton Limited Pairs activity Time: 20 mins Describe any situations where partnership working has taken place within your setting. Consider: Professionals working together within the setting Other professionals from outside the setting who come in to give advice and guidance Other care and education providers such as after school clubs or childminders who collect children Members of the family who are involved in dropping off and collecting a child. 2. Understand how to work in partnership (2.1)

CACHE Level 2 Intro to Early Years Education © Hodder & Stoughton Limited Parents/carers are a child's first educator. Parents/carers’ wishes, views and opinions must be listened to and respected. Working in partnership with parents/carers will benefit everyone involved with the child’s care and education. 2. Understand how to work in partnership (2.2) Benefits of working in partnership with parents/carers

CACHE Level 2 Intro to Early Years Education © Hodder & Stoughton Limited Group activity Time: 20 mins Discuss how your setting works in partnership with all parents/carers. Consider: The beginning and end of the day Open days or events Progress or review meetings Sharing information with parents/carers. 2. Understand how to work in partnership (2.2)

CACHE Level 2 Intro to Early Years Education © Hodder & Stoughton Limited Working in partnership with parents/carers will benefit the child, the family and the setting. It will make sure that the child’s individual needs are fully met, as they will have been discussed with the parent/carer. The family will feel involved and respected. The team will be able to work effectively to meet the holistic needs of the child. 2. Understand how to work in partnership (2.2) Benefits of working in partnership with parents/carers

CACHE Level 2 Intro to Early Years Education © Hodder & Stoughton Limited Reflection activity Time: 15 mins What might stop you personally working in partnership with all parents/carers? Consider: Differing views or opinions Lack of information about individual needs Communication difficulties Time. 2. Understand how to work in partnership (2.2)

CACHE Level 2 Intro to Early Years Education © Hodder & Stoughton Limited Independent research activity Time: 20 mins Write a list of the policies and procedures (P&Ps) in your setting that support working in partnership with parents/carers. Consider: Sharing news and information New children starting at the setting What happens if a child injures themselves Children moving on to a new setting or school How do each of the policies or procedures you have listed support working in partnership with parents/carers? 2. Understand how to work in partnership (2.2)

CACHE Level 2 Intro to Early Years Education © Hodder & Stoughton Limited Extension activity Time: 15 mins Create a leaflet welcoming parents/carers to an open event to share what the children have been doing recently in the setting. Consider: How you could make all parents/carers feel welcome The importance of parents/carers being involved in what their child is doing What the practitioners will be doing during the event to support partnership working. 2. Understand how to work in partnership (2.2)

CACHE Level 2 Intro to Early Years Education © Hodder & Stoughton Limited Summary Practitioners will work with a range of other professionals. The individual needs of all children will be met through partnership working. Partnership working will help to keep children safe. Parents/carers are key partners when working in partnership.

CACHE Level 2 Intro to Early Years Education © Hodder & Stoughton Limited 1.Describe how a speech and language therapist can work in partnership with the setting. 2.Name three other professionals who may be involved in partnership working. 3.Describe two ways a parent/carer can be involved in partnership working. Plenary