Childcare

2.9 Explain why working in partnership with others is important for children and young people. Working in partnership with others is very important for children and young people, it helps them to have regular routine. This is very essential as it provides them with sense of security and have a good sense of structure for the day. It also helps them to settle in and relax. All adults who work with children and young people have a duty to get on well with others and to demonstrate a positive attitude in the work setting and to develop a good professional relationship. They should also be a good role model to the children and young people they are caring for. This will help determine the type of care the individual needs, their behaviour, likes and dislikes, health, interest, etc. Successful relationships between work colleagues will allow them to pull together to create a welcoming, warm and friendly atmosphere. This will help to maintain a safe environment for the children and young people. Also to build a fixed plan for the individual to help avoid any unnecessary conflicts or understanding between them. Parents/carers must always be involved in their child’s daily learning development and be willing to work with the child care workers as part of the team, so good relationship and communication skills between the two parties will have a huge impact on the child’s development. It will make it a lot easier for both parties to approach one another for feedback or any concerns they may have for the child. This is very important to have this information and to be aware of any sudden changes in the child so we can act fast, to resolve any problems they may have, after all parents and carers and practitioners are all aiming to reach the same goal, that is the health and well being of the individual and to make sure that they have the opportunities to get the most out of life. It is also good to have this information so it helps us with their needs, emotions and helps the individual to adapt to more than one person who is caring for them instead of being just attached to one carer. For staff and volunteers, good relationships in the work setting mean they can enjoy their work. Most practitioners who are in strong teams and have good relationships with work colleagues and parents comment that this is a major source of enjoyment of work. Good relationships in teams also mean that during stressful, tiredness or difficult times, practitioners can share the burden and support of each other. Feedback happens either face to face when parents or carers drop off or pick up their child or through informal meetings to discuss child’s progress and needs- (I.e parenting evening,) and suggest ways in which they can stimulate their child’s learning and development. Identify who relevant partners would be in own work setting. In pre-school setting the relevant partners are: Child and adolescent mental health services. (camhs) Health visitors. Gps and GP nurses. Social services/social worker. Police. Educational psychologist. Teachers. Early years worker. Speech and language therapist. Birth to five. Ofsted. Parents. Paediatrician. Physiotherapist. Special educational needs co-ordinator (senco). Define the characteristics of effective partnership working. A partnership can be formed between a number of organisations, agencies or individuals with a shared interest. Most partnerships have a common reason for working together. They are often formed to target specific short or long term issues. The characteristics of effective partnership working are: Involve agencies working together for mutual benefit. Have an aim that is agreed and understood by all the partners. Put the child and their family at the centre of the partnership working. Have clear and effective leadership. Identify the role of each partner, which is understood by others in the partnership. Share ownership of the partnership and partners feel they benefit from the collaboration. Have dedicated time and resources for administration and operation. Recognise different organisational cultures within the partnership. Have a supportive atmosphere, where suggestions, ideas and tensions are addressed.