Teamwork And Collaboration In Early Years Settings

Stacey, Mary

ISBN 10: 1844452670 / ISBN 13: 9781844452675

Published by Learning Matters Ltd, 2009

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132 pages. 9.50x6.75x0.50 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # x-1844452670

Bibliographic Details

Title: Teamwork And Collaboration In Early Years ...

Publisher: Learning Matters Ltd

Publication Date: 2009

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis:

This book looks at the challenges of restructuring services and working with people with different training and working practices. It suggests that the way staff work together will impact on the service offered to children and their families. It explains how you can be an effective member of the team and encourage confident and open communication between colleagues. It looks at what makes an effective team; it discusses how the organizational set-up affects the practice positively or negatively; it suggests ways for creating listening environments where colleagues can negotiate and discuss differences and emphasizes the importance of developing professional learning together.

Synopsis:

This book explores the ways in which early years practitioners work with parents and families to enhance children's development, learning and well-being. It explores the need for close partnership working between staff and families, offers examples of good practice and encourages reflection and discussion of the issues involved. The book pays particular attention to the standards required to gain Early Years Professional Status but is of interest to anybody working in an early years setting or studying on Early Childhood courses.