Nursery World - Leadership Under the EIF: In partnership

Annette Rawstrone finds out how holistic practice means working with others, both inside and beyond the setting

How you are engaging with others – from children and parents to those in your community and local services – is scrutinised under the new Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

‘Working in partnership is an important part of working with children,’ says early years trainer and consultant Stella Louis. ‘If you are developing and promoting children’s behaviour and positive attitudes to learning then you have got to work with others and not do it on your own. Practice has to be holistic and take into account children’s different cultures, needs, values and beliefs in order to support their well-being and development.’

Partnership working demonstrates a shared understanding and responsibility of children’s care, welfare and protection, adds Kay Heaford, National Day Nurseries Association early years adviser.

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