Working in Partnership with Parents & Families

At Oasis Childcare Centres, we warmly welcome and actively encourage the involvement of parents, carers, grandparents, members of our local community and the wider local authority. We believe that working together and building strong partnerships with families gives every child the best possible start in life.

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We recognise that parents are their child's first and most important educators, and we value the knowledge, experiences and contributions that families bring to our settings.

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Getting Involved

We are always delighted when parents and family members offer to get involved in our sessions. Whether it's helping with cooking, sharing a story, joining in with play or bringing a special skill or interest such as sports, music or storytelling, there are lots of ways to contribute to nursery life. 

 

We run regular fortnightly storytelling workshops, giving parents, family members and other visitors the opportunity to share stories with the children, bringing books to life and encouraging a love of reading, imagination and language development.

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Throughout the year, we organise exciting trips and outings to places such as local supermarkets, beaches, farms, woods and the tri-service station. These experiences help children explore their wider community, discover new things and make meaningful connections with the world around them.

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We also enjoy welcoming visitors from our local community, giving children opportunities to learn about the world around them. Past visitors have included local vets, community police officers, nurses, dentists, farmers and members of the fire service.

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Fundraising activities are another wonderful way for families to get involved. Any money raised is reinvested into the nursery to purchase additional resources and equipment, helping to enrich the children's learning and experiences. All help and contributions are greatly appreciated!

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Keeping in Touch & Sharing Your Child's Learning

Good communication between home and nursery is at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on the everyday conversations we have with parents at drop-off and collection, keeping you informed about your child's day, interests, experiences and achievements.

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We use daily diaries for the babies and termly newsletters across the age ranges to share information, updates and current interests from across the settings. Parents are also encouraged to contribute by bringing in photographs, objects or special items from home that children can share with their friends and practitioners.

 

Every child has their own dedicated Key Person, who builds a close relationship with both the child and their family, helping to ensure that individual needs, interests and achievements are understood and supported.

We arrange Parent Consultation Evenings three times a year, at the end of each term. These provide an opportunity to look through your child's Learning Journey, celebrate their progress and discuss their individual learning and development.

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We also work alongside parents to create monthly Learning Stories, gathering your thoughts, feedback and observations about your child's experiences at home. This helps us build a fuller picture of each child's development and make meaningful links between home and nursery.

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To further encourage learning beyond the setting, we offer opportunities for parents and children to enjoy next-step bags and home-learning activities together. These provide fun ways to support your child's interests, development and learning at home.

 

Your Views Matter

We believe that listening to parents and valuing their opinions helps us continually improve the care and education we provide. We encourage all parents and carers to read our policies and procedures and welcome any questions, suggestions or feedback. Our core policies are shared with parents during their initial visit to the centre, and all policies are also available to view in the reception area at any time.

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We actively seek parental feedback through our suggestion box, located in reception, and by inviting parents to complete our parental questionnaires twice a year. Your comments and ideas are important to us and help shape the future of our settings.​

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We are proud to have parents actively involved in our nursery community, including three parents who are currently Trustees on our Management Committee. Being part of the Committee is a great opportunity to share ideas, contribute to decisions and help us continue to develop and improve our childcare provision.

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At Oasis Childcare Centres, we believe that the best outcomes for children happen when parents and practitioners work together. By sharing experiences, ideas and knowledge, we can create a supportive community where every child feels valued, confident and able to thrive.