Our Partnership with Parents

We recognise that parents are the prime educators of their children, and as such value and seek to build an honest positive partnership. We work actively to build and maintain good relationships between ourselves and parents and carers by;

 

Getting to know you before our child starts through a visit and settling in sessions. Keeping parents informed about the care provided and the well-being and progress of their child. Communicating with parents and carers regularly, via Tapestry and holding parental meetings. Respecting and acknowledging each family’s background, culture and unique circumstances. Encouraging parents & carers to communicate with staff members and to approach them with any concerns in relation to the health, safety or welfare of their child and vice versa. Assuring parents and carers that staff will do their best to find a suitable solution to any situation that may arise.

Be alert to and keep parents and carers informed of any safeguarding and welfare concerns we may have and any action being proposed, unless doing so would put a child at risk (as stated in our Safeguarding Policy). Art and Craft Work Children have the opportunity to create their own spontaneous art work and are also guided to create something with a learning intention. Art activities may be group led, by choice in free flow or individual activities with an 1-1 adult. Children's artwork is valued displayed around the Nursery where possible for the children, parents and staff to look at. Work is usually sent home the same day and is sometimes kept back for special occasions such as our end of term shows to adorn the walls. We aim for the children to identify and value their own work and creations and we encourage them to be valued and displayed at home too so children can feel proud and reflect and revisit their learning experiences.