Early Years practitioners respond to the review

Friday, April 1st, 2011

On Wednesday, the EYFS review recommended that the EYFS should remain mandatory, but be simpler and less bureaucratic.

In light of the recommendations, many industry professionals have formed their own responses and suggestions about how the review could change their approach to early years.

Early Years Professional Dawn Burnham, who recently held a live webcast on the EYFS topic ‘Parents as Partners‘, has shared her thoughts on the review;
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NDNA Highlights Crucial Importance of Partnerships with Parents during Challenging Times

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
Building a successful relationship with parents in your nursery

Watch our 'Parents as Partners' webcast for valuable tips on how to maintain a positive relationship

National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) urged nurseries to ensure that staff had the skills to develop strong partnerships with parents during difficult times.

NDNA highlighted how nurseries understand the value of working with families so that children can gain the very most from their time at nursery and learning was extended into the home.

However, the organisation added that it was vital that practitioners are also equipped with the skills to support parents during challenging times such as financial difficulty, separation or bereavement.
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Parents as Partners Webcast

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

Dawn Burnham talks through the EYFS principle ‘Parents as Partners’ during a live webcast on Thursday 17th February 2011.

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