We are always trying to think of new ways to involve parents, because it can be tricky,’ says Sarah Whyatt, nursery manager at The Village Nursery and Pre-School – Gee Cross.
This parent-focused approach starts from the very beginning of a family’s relationship with the setting. Staff provide parents with separate prospectuses for the nursery and pre-school to give tailored guidance on the service offered.
Ms Whyatt adds, ‘As soon as children and parents arrive on day one, we know we need to make a big fuss of them. I really cannot stress enough how important that relationship is from the very start.
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