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Liana Beattie is a senior lecturer in Early Years Education at Edge Hill University.

Here she explains more about S32: Provide formal and informal opportunities through which information about children's well-being, development and learning can be shared between the setting and families and parents/carers.

The means of communication employed by practitioners for sharing information varies depending on the circumstances. But there are certain common aspects EYPs need to consider to make it effective.

First, it is important to create a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Some settings choose to have an 'open door' policy that allows parents to come to the setting and speak to practitioners at any suitable time. This strategy gives parents a natural opportunity for an informal discussion, promoting two-way communication and helping practitioners and parents to plan future steps together.

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