A positive relationship between home and setting is essential if the individual needs of children are to be identified and met. Practitioners and parents or carers need regular opportunities for sharing information, and effective systems must be set up to enable this communication to take place.
Consider the following when developing a successful partnership with children's families: First meeting
Make this a positive experience for both child and parent as it is the foundation on which future relationships are built. If possible, arrange the first meeting at the child's home - children are more confident in familiar surroundings and parents feel more at ease to ask questions. Do home visits in pairs and take along a nursery photograph album or video to help break the ice. Ensure all families are given a guided tour of the nursery before their child starts. Provide information sheets about nursery procedures, making sure that they are clear and comprehensive, and if possible have a video to inform families about your setting.
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