Element 5: Parents, Families and Carers Flashcards
(18 cards)
What are some advantages of working with parents?
Creates shared expectations
Makes transitions smoother
Supports learning and development at home
Invites contributions from families
Shares information
Supports wellbeing
Helps with decisions making
Name the different types of family structures
Nuclear family
Single parent family
Extended family
Foster family
Adoptive family
Blended or step family
What is a nuclear family?
Family unit with two parents who are co parenting a child. This can include parents who identify as LGBT
What is a single parent family?
A lone parent who is raising a child or children
What is an extended family?
A family consisting of uncles, aunts and grandparents. They might all be involved in raising the child, along with parents.
What is a foster family?
Consist of parents who look after children who are not their own, usually for a short time
What is an adoptive family?
Adoptive parents look after atleast one child who has been adopted by them and lives with their family permanently
What is a blended / step family?
Family unit made up of a combination of two separate families. This means that one or both parents have children from previous relationships and now live together.
What are some characteristics of authoritarian parenting style?
Emphasis on obedience, control and following rules without explanation. Children may not be involved in any discussion or compromise.
What are some characteristics of permissive parenting style?
Few rules or expectations. Parents are likely to have a relaxed approach and children have more freedom.
What are some characteristics for authoritative parenting style?
Clear rules and boundaries, reasons are explained to children. Parents will listen to children and consider their views.
What are some characteristics of Instinctive parenting style?
Strongly influenced by instinct or reacting to parents own up bringing.
What are some characteristics of uninvolved parenting style?
Lack of responsiveness, can lead to neglect.
What are some characteristics of helicopter parenting style?
A helicopter parent is heavily involved in every aspect of their child’s life
Why is it important to be sensitive to different parenting styles and different family contexts?
- Value and respect families : ensures effective communication and exchange of info
- Inform understanding of behavioural context: greater understanding of reasons behind child’s behaviour
- Inform understanding of development delay: parents may be the first to notice any concerns around developmental delay
- Ensure fair and inclusive practice: vital to ensure that there is no form of discrimination
What are some possible barriers to effective partnership with parents, carers and wider families?
Time constraints: parents time may be limited due to other commitments
Work commitment: work may limit their availability
Limited resources: parents may require help with things such as travel
Mistrust: families may be wary of educators if they have not been able to develop a professional relationship with them
EAL: more difficult communication
SEND
How can you overcome possible barriers to effective partnership?
Key person: develops a positive relationship between home and setting through communicating development of child
Open door policy: parents are welcome to come in to talk about their concerns or ask questions whenever possible
Accessible buildings: appropriate access to environment
Regular email/ phone contact: enable setting to communicate on regular basis. helpful for parents who aren’t together and important in case of emergencies
Open days: exchanges information to look at achievements
Home visits: teachers meet parents and help them feel more relaxed, helps teacher gain wider picture of child
Where can you find reliable resources to support parents, carers and the wider family?
Charities: put individuals in touch with others who are in similar circumstances and provide support with parenting skills
The NHS: provides support to families in a number of different ways, physical health and support
Community centres: provide a meeting space
Citizens advice: financial and legal advice
Social services: provide support for individuals and families and help to improve outcomes through providing guidance
SEND information service: provides local impartial information and support for parents and families of children who have SEND
