ABSTRACT
The concept of an implementation gap indicates a potential weakness in the links between research, legislation, and practice in the workplace. Research has shown that effective implementation of a curriculum responds to cultural and personal needs of children, within each family and local community. Research, legislation, generic guidance, and cultural sensitivity are features which contribute to an organisational pedagogy and serve to close the 'implementation gap'. The concept of parent-professional relationship and contribution to child protection has been discussed formally and informally in context of recent legislation which is called Children and Young People Act 2014. Reflective practice involves professional consolidating or re-defining his or her inner working model as described by Bowlby. Relationship-based practice is most effective if practitioner acknowledges and responds to a child and parent's interpretation of his or her world. Policy identifies optimum outcomes which are based upon research concerning the needs and rights of children and parents and are set within national or international frameworks.
