Take some time to reflect on the article, by S. Tansey,Building and Supporting Teamworkwhich is an extract fromPutting Children First, the Newsletter of the National Childcare Accreditation Council (NCAC) in Australia, Issue 20 December 2006 (Pages 3-5). The article is available in this lesson's Explore activity. Then answer the following questions, and discuss your responses with your trainer, coach or family child care administrator.

1. What responsibilities do you share with others (consider back-up providers, fellow child care providers, specialists, family child care administrators or other community members) that might support your work?
2. How and when do you share feedback with those that support your work?
3. How do you handle interpersonal issues when they arise?