Building Positive Relationships in the Early Years: Conversations to Empower Children, Professionals, Families and Communities

In  this unique and original book, Jamel Carly Campbell and Sonia  Mainstone-Cotton come together to have an open and honest conversation  about developing positive and responsive relationships in the early  years. 

The book is divided into three main chapters –  building positive relationships with children; with other  professionals; and with families and the wider community – and each  conversation explores a range of key themes, from building trust and  listening to the voice of the child, to diversifying practice and  creating a setting that represents the wider community. These  discussions encourage the reader to consider the connections we make  every day, to rethink and empower their practice, and to place a much  higher value on their position as an early years advocate.

With  reflective questions included to allow the reader to think about their  own practice, as well as suggested further reading to explore the themes  in more depth, this engaging and accessible book is a must-read for all  early years professionals – and, importantly, encourages every  practitioner to begin new conversations of their own.