Qualification: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
Unit: EYP 11: Support the needs of babies and young children with Special Educational Needs and Disability
Learning outcome: 6. Be able to work in partnership
Assessment criteria: 6.1 Explain partnership working, including work with parents/carers, in relation to working effectively with children with SEND
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- Information about working in partnership with parents/carers can be found here
- The EYFS and SEN Code of Practice both explain the importance of Early Years Practitioners having strong working relationships with parents/carers
- This relationship contributes to achieving the best possible outcomes for the child
- Relationships should be built on mutual respect and trust and strong communication
- Practitioners and parents/carers can exchange information about the child, such as their needs, preferences and milestones in theor development
- Parents/carers should be involved in any meetings about their child and their views should be valued and respected
- Practitioners can also provide support to parents/carers and signpost them to services that they may use
- Practitioners may also notice early signs of a child not developing as would be expected and may recommend they are assessed for SEN – parental consent is required for this
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