Parental Involvement

How parents take part in the preschool

Our most recent Ofsted report (July 2019) highlighted our parent involvement with our pre-school, saying:

"Partnerships with parents are very strong". "Staff work closely with parents to ensure children feel confident about starting pre-school. Staff continue to work closely in partnership with parents throughout children's time at the setting". OFSTED 2019

As a member of the Early Years Alliance, North Hinksey Preschool recognises parents as the first and foremost 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 preschool a welcoming and stimulating place for children and parents, such as:

• exchanging knowledge about their children's needs, activities, interests and progress with the staff
• helping at sessions of the preschool
• 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 preschool
• taking part in events and informal discussions about the activities and curriculum provided by the pre-school
• joining in community activities in which the preschool takes part
• building friendships with other parents in the preschool
• Joining our fundraising team -please see details on our News page