Childcare

3.1 Identify the reasons for partnerships with carers
Working with carers is an essential aspect of work with children and young people because:
-Gives the children a sense of security
- Helps families to feel comfortable with sharing the child’s care information
- Promotes discussion of issues affecting the child
- Encourages the family to become involved in the settings activities
- Contributes to a positive atmosphere in the setting

This is important as they are the children’s significant role model and educators across their entire educational experience. They also know about the children and can widen your understanding and knowledge of individual children and their community. Also, parental involvement in children’s education increases the chances of children reaching their potential. Working in partnership with parents and carers increases the range of learning opportunities that can be offered to children, as well as increasing the chances of consistent approaches across contexts.

3.2 Describe how partnerships with carers are developed and sustained in own work setting

In an early years setting, carers should be made to feel welcome. To develop and sustain partnership with carers the following could help:
- Valuing diverse family backgrounds
- Respecting different cultures, religions and beliefs
- Some children live with different family members, and others may live with cares who are not blood related or social care facilities


3.3 Describe circumstances where partnerships with carers may be difficult to develop and sustain
It may be difficult to establish and develop partnerships when carers do not wish to become involved. This could be because they have other commitments or are distracted by other si arers
Working with carers is an essential aspect of work with children and young people because: •Gives the children a sense of security
•Helps families to feel comfortable with sharing the child’s care •Encourages the sharing...