The document discusses parental inclusion in early years learning settings and compares different ICT approaches to developing partnerships with parents. It finds that while ICT has benefits like convenience and two-way communication, there are also barriers to its use including digital literacy, access issues, and risks regarding privacy and security. Both parents and practitioners have misconceptions about appropriate ICT use. The document concludes that with training for both groups, ICT could help engage parents while addressing concerns, though more research is still needed.