After sending out questionnaires in January, we have been looking at ways to improve our communications and relationships with parents. One parent commented on the questionnaire that although they thought our three-monthly parents evenings were a great idea, as shift workers they could never make these evenings. In response to this, we discussed it with some other parents who cited similar problems.
We decided that we would hold an open day on a Saturday in order to support these families who couldn't access the evening events. The first event took place last month - and what a success it was! In addition to having staff on hand to talk to the parents about their child's progress, we also had representation from the early years and childcare department at the council, the local Children's Information Service, the Pre-School Learning Alliance, a baby massage expert and a first-aider giving demonstrations.
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