embrace the opportunity to learn more about children and develop
effective strategies to support them, says Dr Kay Mathieson.
Developing and maintaining high-quality provision is not characterised by an absence of problems, but a sensitive and effective approach to solving them.
Given the complexity of supporting children and their families, with the inherent stresses of parenting, along with running a secure childcare business supporting committed practitioners, it is inevitable that there will be challenges and problems along the way.
The recent TACTYC report (Georgeson et al, 2014) highlights the importance of continuing professional development and the need for settings to be a learning community for adults as well as children. Our approach to problem-solving is a key learning opportunity for all practitioners. Effective approaches to challenges require:
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