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Parent involvement in the Early Years

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 23 April 2015 - 12:32
i think once they start FS1 there will be more parent involvement.
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EW GURU
Latest post on 14 April 2015 - 11:10
DS is in FS2 and there is always something for parents. We have access to teachers without appointments, we can contact teacher via emails and classdojo, we get weekly reports on what they cover, there is parents workshop or seminar at least once a month, this is in addition to various events and sometimes they ask parents to help with food or setup. They update the school communicator and FB page regularly. We attended 2 seminars for his age group one about the importance of reading and another one for buckling up in the back while travelling in the car. In addition to the school related workshops. I always discuss my son's progress with his key teacher, concerns are always handled immediately with the involvement of the HOD when needed. I receive updates by email, my child is differentiated at school as he is advanced for his age, but he has some social issues but again his school is working on them and they send us reports regarding his progress in that area. We receive an official report every term covering his progress socially and academically. For me we are too involved and sometimes I wish it was a bit less ;) <em>edited by wickedangel_78 on 14/04/2015</em>
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 02 April 2015 - 16:44
I didnt mean parent being physically called in although as a working parent myself if my sons nursery called us in once a month to talk about his progress, I'd be very happy to go. Essentially what I mean is a school climate and structure that supports family involvement. Things like childrens work being sent home regularly, parents being included during major changes within the school, getting back to parent concerns in a timely manner, fundraising events, newsletters, bring a parent to school day and so on. As an example in the UK our school had an online resource centre that provided parents with materials on issues of concern such as child development, special education, health and safety, danger of drugs etc. It was very informative for parents. Parent involvement isnt just calling in parents to the school all the time which I understand can be difficult for some. <em>edited by Hungry_Caterpillar on 04/04/2015</em>
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 31 March 2015 - 14:05
What exactly do you mean by parent involvement. I would prefer if there is less in my school, there is at least once a month a request to come to school about something (FS2) which is quite difficult when working full-time. It's also not fair on the child who then keeps asking me "why can't you ever come to school, all other mummies do"?
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 05 March 2015 - 15:58
Do you feel there is enough parent involvement in your child's nursery? I ask this because so many pre schools pride themselves on following the EYFS framework but lack a lot of its elements, parent inclusion being one of them. By parent involvement I'm also referring to keeping and managing parent relations. As a parent of a 2 year old who attends full time nursery this is something that regularly frustrates me.
 
 

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