Working in partnership with parents/carers and other agencies policy

Alongside associated procedures in 10.1–10.2 Working in partnership with parents/carers and other agencies, this policy was adopted by Gan Kinneret Nursery Limited on 29th September 2025.

Aim

Gan Kinneret Nursery Limited actively promotes partnership with parents/carers and recognises the importance of working in partnership with other agencies to promote the well-being of children and their families. This includes signposting parents/carers to support as appropriate.

Objectives

We believe that parents/carers are children’s first and most enduring educators and our practice aims to involve and consult them on all aspects of their child’s well-being.

We also recognise the key role parents/carers play in the day-to-day organisation of the provision.

We consider parents’/carers’ views and expectations and offer opportunities to be involved in the following ways:

Sharing information about their child’s needs, likes, achievements and interests.
Settling in their child to the agreed plan, in line with our settling-in procedures.
Taking part in children’s activities and outings.
Contributing ideas or resources to enhance the curriculum.
Taking part in early learning projects and sharing knowledge and insights about their child’s learning.
Contributing to assessment with information, photos and stories showing how their child is learning at home and taking part in day-to-day family activities.
Taking part in discussion groups.
Taking part in planning, preparing or simply participating in social activities organised within the setting.
Taking part in a parent forum to encourage democratic participation in discussions about the day-to-day organisation of the setting, consultation on new developments and other matters as they arise.
Being involved in the review of policies and procedures.

Ofsted, any relevant childminder agency and setting contact details are displayed on the parent/carer notice board for parents/carers who have a complaint that cannot be resolved with the setting manager in the first instance, or where they are concerned that EYFS standards are not being maintained.

Partnership and signposting to other agencies

We are committed to working in effective partnership with other agencies, including:

Local authority early years services in relation to the EYFS, training and staff development.
Local programmes for delivering children’s centres or the childcare and early education element of children’s centres.
Social welfare departments regarding children in need and children who need safeguarding or who have a child protection plan in place.
Child development networks and health professionals to support children with disabilities and special educational needs.
Local community organisations and other childcare and early education providers.

Ofsted and setting contact details are made available to other agencies which have a complaint that cannot be resolved with the setting manager in the first instance, or where there is concern that EYFS safeguarding and welfare standards are not being maintained.