Parents are the first educators of their young children. The aim of the group is to support parents in their essential role. We will:

• involve parents in shared record keeping about their own child, both formally and informally, ensuring that parents have access to all written records on their own children.

• ensure that parents are given information on a regular basis about their child's progress and have an opportunity to discuss it with staff.

• ensure that all parents have opportunities to contribute from their own skills, knowledge and interests to the activities of the group.

• ensure that all new parents are aware of and can contribute to the group's systems and policies.

• encourage parents on an individual basis to play an active part in the management of the group.

• ensure that all parents are fully informed about meetings, conferences, workshops and training.

• hold meetings in venues which are accessible and appropriate for all.

• welcome the contributions of parents, whatever form these may take.

• make known to all parents the systems for registering queries, complaints or suggestions.

• provide opportunities for parents to learn about the pre-school curriculum and about young children's learning, in pre-school and at home.

This policy was adopted at the Blakesley Pre-School Playgroup Annual General Meeting on 30th June 2003