Good early years practice emphasises paying proper attention to children, listening to their views and always remembering that in any situation there is also adult behaviour to consider. Childcare practitioners can develop good everyday habits of consultation to support children's behaviour, as well as looking for opportunities to consult children in a more organised way about aspects of daily life in nursery, pre-school or reception class.
Good communication
Children may need to become accustomed to being consulted, but adults may also have to get used to the element of 'power sharing' in proper consultation. Children will soon decline to be involved if they are asked for their views but then have them ignored.
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