Working with Family and Community

The course will provide an overview of how the early childhood practitioner works with families and the communities in the education, care and development of the child. Community resources and advocacy for children will be explored. This course will explore school, parent and community working relationship. The course will also introduce participants to the family unit and the parents’ role in being the primary educator. The importance of the contribution of the parents and the wider community, and the home/school relationship will be highlighted.