Partnership with Parents

By working together we coordinate your in-depth knowledge about your child with our expertise in childcare and provide unified care, progress and consistency. This is key to supporting children’s learning and development and to helping your child achieve their full potential.

We really value good communication and openness with parents and carers. Many of us are parents ourselves and we are always available to talk through any concerns you may have. We want you to feel completely happy and at home with choosing The Vineyard Organic Day Nursery!

A personal show-round is the best way to fully appreciate how warm and welcoming our nursery is. Once inside you will experience the friendly atmosphere and environment enjoyed by our children.

 

More ways we can work together

🙂 “All about me form” in the Welcome Pack.

🙂 Newsflash/Photo update emails.

🙂 Menu suggestions.

🙂 Update displays.

🙂 Keycarer system.

🙂 Named Behaviour Management Office.

🙂 Named Special Needs Coordinator.

🙂 Verbal handovers at the end of each session with a member of staff from your child’s classroom.

🙂 We welcome all religious beliefs and celebrate diverse ethnicities.  We’d love to hear if your family follows any traditions, are observing religious holidays or if there are other special calendar dates which you enjoy together.

🙂 We endeavour to look after children’s special dietary requirements and our staff can offer advice on how to encourage ‘fussy eaters’ to adopt new ‘happy eating habits’.

🙂 We support all family circumstances wherever we can.

🙂 We can also offer valuable and professional advice on things such as toilet training, weaning and preparation for school which are always in coordination with parents and at-home routines.

Please note: Due to current safety precautions and Covid19 regulations, the following communications will be via telephone and email:

🙂 Our ‘open door’ policy where you can talk to your child’s key carer at any time.

🙂 2 parents evenings per year.