An important aspect of partnership working is effective communication. Read each of the accounts about children starting at a setting and think how each approach to communication can help or hinder partnership working Jane Jane's parents arrive at nursery on her first day not quite sure what to expect. Some of their questions were answered at the introductory session but they still feel unsure, and Jane is nervous. During the first session some of the practitioners explain parts of the routine and make reference to what parents need to do. There is a brief opportunity to talk at the end of the session before they all leave, and a comment is made about Jane 'being fine tomorrow on her own". From this it is clear that the nursery presume Jane's parents will no longer need to stay.
Tariq Tariq is looking forward to going to nursery because he will see Sarah and Tom, two of the practitioners that he met during a home visit. His parents also found the information pack from nursery useful, as the family have been able to talk about different aspects of nursery During the first session, Tariq's parents are encouraged to play alongside him. His key worker suggests that, during the first week, it is good to have someone around, as this will help Tariq to settle and will help to build links between nursery and home. After a few days when Tariq is playing happily with a new friend in the craft area Tom suggests they leave him for about 20 minutes, joining a parents' group in the school community room