Full Description
Partnerships in the Early Years examines collaborative engagement for early childhood educators. Focusing on 0-8 age range, the text explores the value and role of developing effective and sustainable partnerships with the key influences in children's lives such as families, communities and professionals in various childcare settings.
Taking a multi-perspective approach to partnerships, the text is framed around Australia's early childhood legislation, frameworks and government priorities whilst highlighting the complexity of family-centred practice. Case studies and reflective questions reflect on the concepts discussed and enable educators and educator teams to reflect on their own practice.
Providing a detailed understanding of the theories of partnership and relationships in the early childhood and early years' context, Partnerships in the Early Years assists early childhood students with developing the skills, strategies and confidence to build relationships and work collaboratively in supporting outcomes for families.
Contents
Chapter 1 Partnerships in the Early Years policy context
Chapter 2 What is a partnership?
Chapter 3 Exploring relationships using systems theory
Chapter 4 What makes a family?
Chapter 5 Participatory practice - engaging parents as mutual decision makers
Chapter 6 Partnerships with the community - building connections for families
Chapter 7 Partnerships in infant and toddler programs
Chapter 8 Developing partnerships for additional supports or services
Chapter 9 Family and community partnerships in school transition
Chapter 10 Effective partnerships to support children and families
Chapter 11 Partnerships within and across early years teams
Chapter 12 Exploring partnerships through reflective practice
