What information do you provide about your child?
To make sure we can meet your child’s individual needs, the process of gathering as much information as we can begins before they start at our playgroup. By gathering all relevant information beforehand, it means that us as childcare providers can prepare for the first moments we spend with them. A good start creates strong foundations for children and can make a huge difference to how quickly a child settles in.
Please help us by:
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Sharing as much information as possible about your child. For example, any likes or dislikes, dietary information, languages spoken at home and general information about your family life.
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Advising us on current daily routine, support needs and keeping us updated with any changes to routine, interests or wellbeing when you drop your child off, such as them having a bad night’s sleep or having been upset over something
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Making us aware of any significant events or changes happening at home will help us prepare for or just be aware that your child may be unsettled and needs extra support. For example, a new baby, a death in the family or house move, etc.
Providing all of the above ensures that we can prepare in advance and tailor the experience for your child’s individual needs and routines
On your first day please provide a copy of your child’s ID, this can be their birth certificate or passport and a copy of your council tax letter, within your welcome pack you will be given a variety of policies, please ensure that you sign the acknowledgement slip attached to the Fee Policy and Child Protection Policy to confirm that you have read, understood and are happy with the contents of these policies.
In addition to the above, you will also receive Parents in Partnership Agreement to sign and return which summarises some of the main points contained in the above policies and this handbook. We will also issue you with a Contact information sheet and an ‘Being me’ sheet which should be completed in full and returned the day your child starts playgroup.