Pre-Birth to Three guidance (2.3 - Education Scotland

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38 Reflection and Action – Attachments • Identify and reflect on the ways in which you ensure that babies and young children feel secure when in your care. • How could you build upon these, introduce new approaches and measure effectiveness? Case Study – Attachments Charlotte is 10 months old and has recently started at her local early years centre. John, her key person, has observed that she is indifferent to the adults within the centre and exhibits no dismay when her mum leaves her every day. She does not appear to show any preference between known adults and complete strangers. John is concerned that Charlotte rarely smiles and does not engage enthusiastically in play activities. He has also observed that there does not seem to be a close relationship between Charlotte and her mum. Discussion What should John do in this situation to ensure that Charlotte’s needs are being met? Signpost to Research – Attachments The following publication summarises a range of both established and more recent research studies on young children’s attachments. The studies highlighted include examples from various countries and cultures, each demonstrating the major role that the early care environment has within a child’s development and how attachment relationships can affect later outcomes and life chances. Oates, J (ed) (2007) ‘Attachment Relationships: Quality of Care for Young Children’, Early Childhood in Focus, No. 1, The Hague: Bernard van Leer Foundation. See also Scottish Executive (2007) Growing Up in Scotland: Sweep 1 Overview Report, Chapter 4: ‘Parenting Young Children’. PRE-BIRTH TO THREE: POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR SCOTLAND’S CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ATTACHMENTS
TRANSITIONS Transitions Transitions are times of change; they are part of everyday life and take place from the earliest years. Transitions occur as children move from home to setting, from room to room, from carer to carer, when moving on from one setting to another, and during significant changes in circumstances. The Early Years Framework highlights transitions as an important issue in children’s lives including the transition from home to an early years setting. The Early Years Framework also highlights that: ‘Transitions in the lives of adults, . . . for example bereavement or family breakdown, can have a profound impact on young children.’ (Scottish Government, 2008d, p 20) At times of transition, it is important that adults reflect on and take account of the four key principles for ensuring best starts and positive outcomes: • Rights of the Child • Relationships • Responsive Care • Respect. 13 13 See section on Four Key Principles for Best Starts and Positive Outcomes WWW.LTSCOTLAND.ORG.UK/EARLYYEARS 39
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