This practice note focuses on the relationships between the child, family and their childcare setting.
You can access the practice note HERE .
In this practice note:
- We hear from a range of services about how they successfully navigated the journey from pandemic restrictions to welcoming families back into their setting.
- We consider the benefits of families accessing their child’s setting free of limitation and explore the impact of families not feeling connected to their child while attending their childcare setting.
- We highlight the critical importance of families being physically present in their child’s setting as part of their daily experiences.
- We promote relevant childcare research and policy as a powerful tool for fostering a positive, family-centred culture.
Connecting with your childcare setting – a guide for families This is an additional fact sheet at the end of this practice note which is for families. It highlights the importance of constructive conversations with settings when exploring why there are limitations on them accessing their child’s childcare setting together with their child.