Working in Partnership with Parents
At Kendal Nursery School, we see parents and carers as children’s first and most important educators. We aim to build on the strong foundations you have already laid at home. By working closely together, we can ensure that your child is happy, confident, and able to reach their full potential.
Learning doesn’t stop when your child leaves Nursery – it’s a 24-hour process. That’s why our partnership with families is so important. Parents know their children best, and we want to build a detailed picture of their interests, strengths, and needs so that we can support them in the very best way. We provide lots of opportunities to share information and celebrate your child’s learning journey with you.
Tapestry
We use Tapestry, an online learning journal, to capture and share your child’s experiences at Nursery. Your child’s Key Worker will update their page each week with photos, observations, and special moments, building a unique record of their early learning journey.
We encourage parents to get involved too – you can “like” posts, add comments, or even upload your own photos and observations from home. This helps create a joined-up picture of your child’s world, both inside and outside of Nursery. When your child leaves Kendal Nursery School, you’ll be able to download their journal as a keepsake of this very special stage in their life.
Parents’ Evenings
Throughout the year, we invite families to Parents’ Evenings and other events. These provide an opportunity to talk in depth with your child’s Key Worker, celebrate progress, explore their classroom, and meet governors and staff.
For children in the 2-year-old room, we also hold a special meeting to share their 2-year-old check. This gives parents a clear picture of their child’s strengths and identifies areas where we can work together to help them thrive.
Newsletters
We keep families up-to-date with a monthly newsletter, sent by email. It includes diary dates, staff news, and updates on what’s happening in school. Newsletters are also available on our website, and printed copies can be requested from the office. Please let us know if your email address changes so we can keep our records up to date.
Suggestions and Queries
We believe the best way to improve what we do is by listening to our families. Please don’t wait until Parents’ Evening to share a concern or suggestion – we are always happy to talk.
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Alyssa, our Headteacher, is available for a chat, and parents often contact her directly by email.
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Staff are on hand at drop-off and pick-up for quick updates or to answer any questions.
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You are also very welcome to arrange a longer meeting with your child’s Key Worker or class teacher.
Of course, we also love to hear when things are going well – positive feedback means a lot to us!
Book Lending Library
At the entrance porch we have a Book Lending Library for families to use. Children can borrow books to enjoy at home, helping to nurture a love of reading from an early age.
