This second edition of A Practical Guide to Working with Parents is an essential and unique book designed to prepare students and practitioners in childcare for successful and effective communication with parents. The book will help all those working with children to gain a thorough understanding of the parent-child relationship and learn how to work in partnership with families to provide children with the best possible care. Students will develop practical strategies to enhance skills and develop good practice in the childcare setting. Written from a UK perspective, the book meets the requirements of a variety of the UK's Level 2 and Level 3 childcare courses, including CACHE Child Care and Education, BTEC First and National Early Years, and NVQ Children's Care, Learning, and Development. The book provides: full coverage of the CACHE, BTEC, and NVQ requirements in the UK * activities, case studies, and good practice to develop practical strategies and skills * coverage of issues, such as the rights of children, early years intervention programs, the UK's Children's Act and the Parents Charter * new coverage of Ten Year Childcare Strategy, the Childcare Act 2006, the Children's Plan, and the Adoption and Children Act 2002 * an overview of the Early Years Foundation Stage and Every Child Matters * an introduction to observation and assessment in the Early Years Foundation Stage * excellent features, such as resources with web links and relevant organizations * illustrations, tables, and charts for quick reference to key ideas.