Partnerships in the Early Years Building Connections and Supporting Families

Partnerships in the Early Years examines collaborative engagement for early childhood educators. Focusing on 0-8 age range, the text explores the value and role of developing effective and sustainable partnerships with the key influences in children's lives such as families, communities and professionals in various childcare settings.

Taking a multi-perspective approach to partnerships, the text is framed around Australia's early childhood legislation, frameworks and government priorities whilst highlighting the complexity of family-centred practice. Case studies and reflective questions reflect on the concepts discussed and enable educators and educator teams to reflect on their own practice.

Providing a detailed understanding of the theories of partnership and relationships in the early childhood and early years' context, Partnerships in the Early Years assists early childhood students with developing the skills, strategies and confidence to build relationships and work collaboratively in supporting outcomes for families.

Elizabeth Rouse, Senior Lecturer in Education, Deakin University

Elizabeth Rouse is a Senior Lecturer in Education at Deakin University.