Teamwork and Collaboration in Early Years Settings

Mary Stacey has been an independent trainer and consultant in the public and voluntary sector since 1988. Her main focus is on staff development and improving communication in organisations – written, verbal and organizational. She has extensive experience working with groups and individuals managing change and developing new roles. She is interested in developing ways in which equality of opportunity is integrated into practice at all levels.

• Setting the scene: the Early Years Professional within the teamThe nature of teamworkLooking at your organisationCommunicating assertively with your teamMeeting together: creating listening forumsDeveloping professional learning togetherManaging changeTaking part in a multi-agency teamAppendices