Parent partnership

🤝 Working in Partnership With Parents

We recognise that parents are children’s first and most enduring educators, and we deeply value the contribution they make. Strong partnerships between staff and parents/carers help children thrive.

💛 How We Support and Work With Families

• 🗣️ In-depth conversations with parents before their child starts Nursery

• 👨‍👩‍👧 Stay-and-play transition sessions to help children settle comfortably

• ⭐ ‘Wow Stars’ sent home regularly so families can share achievements with Nursery

• 🔄 Smooth transition to Reception through planned summer term activities

• 💬 Parents are encouraged to talk to staff about any concerns

• 📅 Twice-yearly parent meetings to discuss progress

• 📘 Learning Journey book provided at the end of Nursery with photos and work

• 🎉 Year-round family events: stay & play, celebrations, school visits, sports days & performances

• 📸 Photos and updates on school newsletter, Twitter and closed Facebook group

• 🤫 A quiet, confidential space is available for sensitive conversations