There are lots of different ways to build a learning community – with colleagues in your own setting, via online and social media platforms, attending CPD courses in person or virtually, and by visiting other early years providers.
In the 2023 Tapestry survey, more than half (57%) of educator respondents said they would like to develop links beyond their setting or school, however in recent years visiting other settings has been challenging. The pandemic prevented visits completely, while constraints such as budgets, workload, and ratios have increased, making it harder to prioritise visiting other settings.
In addition, local settings may feel that they are in competition, and therefore perhaps reluctant to share approaches. But there is nothing quite like being in another setting, observing children, educators and families in action, and developing in-person professional relationships.
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