New article: the role of the adult

[Helen]

Do read Janet Rose's article on the role of the adult in early years settings. She has created such an interesting model of the 'seven selves'. We all understand how our roles involve much plate-spinning, and Janet explains just how critical each of those selves are. Part 2 to follow next week. :1b

[sunnyday]

Thank you so much Helen - I can't wait for 'Part 2' - I found myself nodding in agreement all the time I was reading! :1b I will be sharing this and 'Part 2' with my staff team! :1b

 

...............it enables us to engage in a dance with the child, sometimes together, sometimes apart, with one leading the other at different times depending on the nature of the dance'.........what a wonderful description! :1b

 

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............a nurturing relationship is attentive, responsive and gives thoughtful consideration to those who are cared for, providing the basis for life-long caring attitudes'............says it all really :1b

[lashes2508]

thanks - i shall be sharing this with my team

[Helen]

Thanks for the feedback- I'll make sure Janet reads it!