Relationships with families is one of the most important factors in children attending our pre-school, the link between home and pre-school is essential for the ongoing development of a sense of belonging and for the best outcomes for each child.
The Benefits of Family Involvement
Some of a child’s most important cognitive development happens during their preschool years. By taking an active role in the early childhood education process, families can help ensure that their child has all the support they need to develop to their full potential.
This involvement helps extend teaching outside the classroom, creates a more positive experience for children and helps children perform better when they are in school.
It is essential for families to support the learning that happens in preschool settings at home as well.
Parents who are in tune with what is happening in their child’s preschool classroom or child care facility are better able to establish a connection between what is learned at school and what takes place in the home. This connection is a key component of a child’s development and supporting
further learning.
Not only does family or parental involvement help extend teaching outside the classroom; it creates a more positive experience for children.
Useful websites for families
- Department of Education
- Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)
- Education and Care Services National Regulations
- Education and Care Services National Law
- Department of Communities and Justice
- Vaccination Requirements
- Early Childhood and Child Care
- The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (EYLF)
- My Time, Our Place – Framework for School Age care
- Good for Kids, Good for Life
- The Cancer Council NSW
- Starting Blocks
- The Department of Education and Training (DET)
- The Department of Social Services (DSS)
- Department of Human Services (DHS)
- Kid Safe