Nursery World - Many vs the few

The vision presented in 'Nurseries Undercover' was one of adults showing a total lack of respect for young, vulnerable children. What sort of training and professional development has prepared them to behave in this way? What role has professional practice in the owner's business agenda? The actions of the people involved are indefensible, but it is important to remember that many settings provide sensitive and appropriate care.

What sort of training and professional development has prepared them to behave in this way? What role has professional practice in the owner's business agenda? The actions of the people involved are indefensible, but it is important to remember that many settings provide sensitive and appropriate care.

We know from our research at High/Scope that it is important to empower staff to work with child interaction strategies that involve acknowledging feelings, respecting choice and supporting a problem-solving approach to conflict resolution.

This is the key to creating a day nursery setting that has a consistent and cohesive approach and can do much to support the adult who is providing the service to the child. Managers should also be aware that staff need to feel supported and valued in order to work to their full capability.

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