Policies

Parental / Carer Involvement policy

This policy represents the agreed principles for Parental/ Carer Involvement throughout the Nursery. All Nursery staff, representing Jack in the Box Nursery have agreed this policy.

The importance of continuity between home and the Nursery cannot be over-stressed.  Our aim is to develop an honest, open and supportive relationship with you which complements life in your home rather than contradicts it.  We are very aware of our influence as role models for your child and without your extensive knowledge of your child we would be unable to enhance your child's development.  Nursery staff are always available to discuss your child and their development. 

We will:

• make all new parents aware of the nursery’s policies and consult with all parents/ carers about the times of meetings to avoid excluding anyone.
• ensure that parents are informed on a regular basis about their child’s progress. Parents will be informed of their child’s Keyworker so that information can be exchanged daily.(Parents are welcome to join any session to observe their child playing and learning).   
• Ensure that all parents have opportunities to contribute from their own skills, knowledge and interests to the activities of the group.
• Welcome the contributions of parents in whatever form these may be.
• Involve parents in shared record keeping about their own child, either formally or informally.
• Ensure that all parents are fully informed about meetings, conferences, workshops and training through displays on the notice board and website.
• Provide opportunities for parents to learn about the nursery school curriculum and about young children’s learning, in the nursery school and at home.

This policy was adopted by the managers and staff in September 2008
Signed on behalf of Jack in the Box