Parents as Partners

Tassel Road Day Nursery and Preschool aims to develop effective partnerships with parents in order to enhance the learning and development of the children for whom we care. We respect, value and understand the contribution of the parent to the child’s learning and believe we share with parents a joint interest in, and responsibility for, children’s development and learning. We believe that parents, the nursery team, and other carers such as nannies, babysitters, childminders and the extended family, contribute to building children’s self-esteem and dispositions to learn, although they bring different perspectives and expertise. Children usually feel more confident and positive about themselves and their learning when nursery staff, parents and other carers work together in an atmosphere of mutual respect.

To help to build these partnerships we communicate extensively with our parents including children’s feedback sheets, questionnaires, newsletters, parent evenings and educational events. Most importantly however the nursery management team and your child’s key worker are available at any time for discussions with parents or other carers.

Our Ofsted report said ‘The setting works exceptionally well with parents as partners. They receive a warm welcome in the setting and are actively encouraged to share what they know about their children. Staff ensure they have information about children’s individual backgrounds and beliefs in order to meet their needs effectively. Parent consultation meetings are held at times which are accessible to all, and the key person system is effective in ensuring children’s achievements are shared with parents on a daily basis.... Staff are able to work with parents where there are concerns about children’s development and offer support and guidance to meet their needs appropriately. Children with identified specific needs are cared for very well and regular reviews of their progress with parents ensure their individual plans are also tailored to meet their changing needs. The strong partnership with parents enables children to feel fully supported and secure providing them with the foundations to learn and make progress’.

Parent Nursery Association

We pride ourselves on maintaining positive and effective relationships with parents and carers. The nursery holds regular Parent Nursery Association (PNA) meetings with self nominated parent representatives. The purpose of these meetings is to ensure that all parents have a voice, and that parents feel supported and encouraged to contribute their views and ideas.

Details of the PNA representatives together with copies of the PNA meeting minutes are displayed in the nursery.