What is an Early Years Practitioner?
Interested in becoming an Early Years Practitioner at Partou?
Find out what the role involves, how to qualify, career path opportunities and more in this blog!
About Partou
Childcare that puts children in the lead
For us at Partou, childcare isn’t just a job, it’s a journey – one where every child leads us in a unique new direction.
As part of the Netherlands’ largest childcare group, we’ve access to world-leading expertise in learning and development, so you can be confident your child will benefit from an experience as unique as they are.
Of course, care is as much about empathy as education, and ours is a child-led approach that emphasises building confidence and curiosity – so that every child in our care has the freedom to flourish.
Our values
Care
We’re more than just a team; we’re a close community driven by our passion for childcare, and our commitment to each individual child’s development. We know that by working together, we’re stronger.
Compassion
In our community, compassion isn’t just a word; it’s our way of life. By embracing our differences, we make our community more diverse and vibrant. We build strong, supportive relationships with the children and each other, based on trust and understanding.
Continuous learning
We believe strongly in development, for the children in our care and for ourselves. Through continuous learning, we help our team and our children reach their full potential. Together, we make a positive impact, in our communities and across wider society.
Explore, discover, learn
At Partou, the children lead the way. They explore their surroundings and learn about the world they live in, by choosing for themselves which activity they want to join in with next.
Our team are there to care for them and keep them safe. To nurture their emerging abilities and encourage them to seize each fun-packed day.
Creating a shared vision
Samantha Rhodes has led Partou in the UK since the merger of the Just Childcare and All About Children groups in 2023, having previously served as CEO of Just Childcare.
Read her thoughts on the importance of the group’s new shared vision in our dedicated article.
Partnered with UNICEF to support children worldwide
Partou are proud to officially partner with UNICEF to promote children’s rights and support child development on a global scale.
Partou supports UNICEF in providing Early Childhood Development (ECD) interventions to young children and their families to ensure that the most vulnerable children can reach their full potential.
We also provide flexible funding to enable UNICEF to deliver fast, effective aid where children need it most such as; the provision of rapid assistance to vulnerable children in conflict zones such as Gaza, supporting perinatal services to ensure newborns and their families receive the best possible care and working with schools in the UK to create environments where children are respected, their talents are nurtured and they are able to thrive.
Partou & You
Our core values of Care, Compassion and Continuous Learning are embedded throughout every aspect of Partou. For our team members, this ensures both personal and professional development whilst giving peace of mind that your wellbeing is prioritised.
Whether you’re looking to begin a career in childcare or have years of experience within nurseries, it’s a very exciting time to join the Partou team.
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Partou are proud to partner with UNICEF to support children worldwide
We are delighted to announce we are now an official partner of UNICEF, building on years of supporting UNICEF initiatives.
Learn more about this exciting partnership.
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