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As the day winds down and parents arrive to pick up their children, it’s easy to feel the weight of a busy day catching up to you. After hours of interacting with the children, observing their behaviour, and maybe even taking a few notes, the final handoff often comes down to a quick, “They had…

Did you know that working together with parents, carers, and other professionals is a legal requirement in early years education? For nursery managers and early years educators, forming these partnerships in childcare is crucial to ensure the best outcomes for the children in their care. Collaborating in childcare is incredibly important because early years professionals…

Partnering with parents is essential in early years education because parents and carers can significantly impact children’s outcomes. Research shows that the home learning environment plays a key role in a child’s future success, regardless of the quality of the educational setting. When educators and families collaborate, they can better support children’s learning both at…

Back in March 2022, we shared an article on how to effectively communicate price increases to parents. At that time, nurseries were dealing with new funding rates, and unfortunately many were left financially strained. The significant gap between funding rates and the rising costs of providing quality childcare made sustainability a challenge for nurseries and…

In the intricate web of a child’s development, parents play an irreplaceable role. They are not only the primary caregivers but also the first educators, shaping the foundation of their child’s journey. However, when children first begin attending an early years setting, this role undergoes a subtle yet notable shift. Suddenly, caregivers and educators extend…

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Effective communication and engagement with parents are essential elements of a successful childcare setting. However, many providers struggle to foster meaningful partnerships with parents, leading to missed opportunities for collaboration and involvement in their child’s early education journey. At Connect Childcare, we understand the importance of parent engagement, which is why we’ve developed a solution…

Connect Childcare’s latest survey What does parental engagement best practice look like? A guide for progressive nursery managers was packed with facts and figures on how nurseries and families communicate in 2023. Our aim was to provide insight and inspiration to help owners and managers foster success in this sometimes tricky operational area.  Among the 1,300…