Silkysteps early years forum - planning ideas for play - Supporting carers who react positively or negatively to partnership??

barriers to participation for carers most partnerships with parents run smoothly but sometime there can be a barrier in the way.

A parent might not always have time to and feel guilty so this needs to be treated sensitively like making a parents session to suit their time. This parent session could have child care so making it easier to be involved.

Other method for parents how lack time can be e- mails providing consent and security issues have been met may be a news letter. Learning journals and communication books are books that parents can take home and get information about what their child has been up to. Phone calls can exchange information too. Confidence on the parents behave may be they have had bad experiences of settings or interactions with other professionals. Sometimes it is best to let the parent make first contact then use all our communication skills to help this. Some people speak in another language or English is not their first language so encouraging a parent to bring someone who can help them understand what is being said this can also be needed in written formats but most computers can now change the language of written words.

Disability can cause difficulties in the partnership the way to overcome these barriers are much dependent on the individuals need signing for deafness, large print for visual impaired, advocate .culture can affect this partnership anxiety can be caused for someone how doesn’t know what is expected of them. We always try our best to create partnerships working with carers but there are people how wish not to be involved and we must respect their wishes. And they shouldn’t be pressured into doing so.

Sometimes stepping back can bring positive results. a more relaxed attitude can make cares feel more comfortable ad we might find out the reasons why attempts are not working. Parents are always encouraged to become more involved they could engage with other parents, give ideas.

think this might cover it