1. Unit 5: Working with Parents and Others in Early Years
Teacher notes (PS 1):
It is imperative that early years workers learn to work with parents, colleagues and other professionals, which is why a whole unit has been dedicated to this subject. By the time learners have completed Unit 5, they should have a good understanding of the importance of collaborative working and the positive effect it can have on outcomes for children.
In this unit, they will learn about the role of parents in children’s lives and factors that affect parenting styles. They will also learn about parents’ rights and different views about childhood. This is important as they will need to appreciate that there are different ways of raising children. They will also learn about the role of other professionals in children’s lives. In this unit they will explore ways of working with parents, colleagues and other professionals and how to communicate effectively to develop positive working relationships with them.

2. Objectives By the end of the lesson you should be able to:
Finish the poster/factsheet/leaflet that examines one particular Act
Explain the term ‘enduring relationships’ with examples
Explain what the EPPE Project is and relate it to the parent
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3. Enduring Relationships
Parents and carers are a constant presence in their children’s lives.
Parents/carers who support child through happy and sad times.
Enduring Relationship = bond between parents/long term carers and children
Parents are role models to their children
Children will often develop similar attitudes and values to parent/carer.
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4. How do parents/carers help and support their children?
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5. The EPPE Project
Working in tables – read through your handouts and discuss with each other what you think the EPPE Project is.
Now answer the questions on your worksheet.
Feedback to the class
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6. Homework Research into the 4 different styles of parenting:
Authoritarian
Authoritative
Permissive
Uninvolved
What are they and what do they mean?
Bring this research with you next week.
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