Parents/ Whanau Involvement
Our aim is to have communication with parents as open, regular and as informative as
possible. Everyone at the Centre contributes to making the atmosphere a noticeably
warm one, where children can be themselves and develop in their own time and
way.
Communication is the key factor on all levels. The emphasis on parents’ input is vital
to the centre’s success. Parent participation is valued and warmly encouraged. However,
we do recognise that while parents are interested in all aspects of the Center, they are often
restricted by time.
We have therefore instigated a variety of communication channels:
- Monthly newsletter
- A day book providing two way communication between teachers and parents when it is not possible to discuss matters directly with a teacher
- Annual profile and artwork evenings
- Programme planning is displayed on the room whiteboard for parents to view
- An information book in your child’s room records daily nappy changes/toileting and sleep times
- Individual Discovery Projects are kept for each child so parents can enjoy seeing their incremental development
- Parents are encouraged to communicate with teachers and management freely and we value your contribution.
- Parents are invited to be part of the Centre policy review process, please make sure you are involved when the opportunity arises.
