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2.1 Respecting Each Other

Professional relationships

  • If you value and respect yourself, you will do the same to others.
  • Professional relationships focus on respecting and valuing the strengths, skills and knowledge of the people you work with and recognising the contribution made by everyone in your setting.
  • There should be open communication to ensure that everyone's views are listened to and considered fairly, always keeping the needs of the children firmly in mind.
  • Professional relationships are based on friendliness towards parents, but not necessarily friendship with parents.

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