ABSTRACT
After reading this chapter you should be able to:
Understand the different elements of parental involvement and partnership working.
Identify a range of factors which hinder or facilitate your relationship-building with parents.
Discuss interpersonal and societal influences on the interactions between practitioners and parents.
Understand how practitioners might position themselves in relationships with parents.
Enhance your understanding of your own values and beliefs after examining how these affect your relationships with parents.
