How parents take part in the Pre-school
As a member of the Pre-school Learning Alliance, Stockbridge Pre-school recognises parents as the first and most important educators of their children. All of the staff see themselves as co-workers with you in providing care and education for your child. There are many ways in which parents take part in making the pre-school a welcoming and stimulating place for children and parents.
There is a voluntary dated rota for parents who wish to spend a morning in-group observing and joining in with the activities. The benefits of parents sharing pre-school life in this way are:
* An active role in the pre-school education of your children.
* Parents will have a better understanding of what takes place during the session.
* Often the adult ratio is greater, enabling the children to receive more individual attention.
* The presence of parents enriches the pre-school experience of your child.
* Exchanging knowledge about their children’s need’s, activities, interests and progress with the staff.
* Sharing their own special interests with the children.
* Helping to provide, make and look after the equipment and materials used in the children’s play activities.
* Being part of the management of the pre-school.
* Joining in community activities in which the pre-school takes part.
* Building friendships with other parents in the pre-school.
Joining the rota is not the only means of taking part in the life of the pre-school. You can offer to take part in a session by sharing your own interests and skills with the children.
Parents have visited the pre-school to make corn dollies, play musical instruments for the children and help with woodwork activities.
Do feel free to arrange to drop into the pre-school. if you would like to see it at work or to speak with the staff.
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