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Sector mostly positive on ‘professional love’

While the majority of practitioners believe that showing affection to the children in their care is an important part of practice, concerns exist about how others view the appropriateness of their actions.

 

Findings from a study into ‘professional love’ in early years settings reveal that most practitioners have a very positive attitude towards the role of professional love and are comfortable hugging and kissing children in their care to build security and attachment.

However, some are concerned about whether parents will understand their actions and how they will respond.

The aim of the study, led by Dr Jools Page from the University of Sheffield, was to investigate the views of early years professionals on the place of love in the curriculum, as well as determine how appropriate loving relationships with young children in settings manifest themselves.

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