Working with Parents

At Westborough Pre-School we aim to build strong, positive relationships with the parents and carers of all the children who attend our setting. The Pre-School staff recognise that parents and carers are the first educators of their children and that working in partnership is essential if we are to provide a happy, caring and stable environment for the children in our care. Good relationships will allow us to share information with parents and carers easily and comfortably and allow us to provide an overview of the experiences and activities that the children are involved in.

A range of tools are used to work with parents. These include:
 

• Every child’s observation records are maintained by staff and are available for parents to view at all times. Parents are invited to contribute their own observations to the record.
• There are termly meetings for staff and parents where the observation records are discussed and progress reviewed.
• Regular parent newsletters are sent home throughout the year.
• There is a pre-school notice board which is used to share information about special activities, important messages etc with parents.
• Staff are always available to speak to parents at dropping off and collection times.