Common definitions describe partnership as a relationship between organisations and individuals based on mutual co-operation and responsibility for the achievement of specified, compatible goals.
Elements of good practice that EYPs have to consider in the process of building two-way relationships with children's families are:
- Recognising that the partnership has to embrace not only mothers and fathers, step-parents and carers, but also siblings, grandparents and the wider family.
- Understanding there is a variety of different family structures and avoiding making judgements about the nature of families when setting up partnerships with parents.
- Taking account of parents' point of view and considering their perspectives when planning activities for their children.
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