We recognise that parents are the primary carers. We work closely with all parents and carers to enable children to flourish at Morris Minors. We operate a key person system where members of staff have specific responsibility for individual children. Staff observe, assess and record developmental evidence of progress against the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The key person frequently works one to one with their designated children and regularly discusses progress with parents and carers.

 

Each new family receives a welcome pack containing full details of the Pre-school setting and curriculum. We provide a newsletter twice a term and hold consultation events on a regular basis.

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Progress reports are completed after a child has been at the setting for six to eight weeks. These highlight individual achievements and inform families how their child is settling in at the nursery. The reports may also contain development goals for children. Parents are invited to a consultation meeting to identify and agree next steps for their child. Agreeing priorities with parents encourages a partnership approach with consistent messages at home and in the pre-school.

Throughout their time at Morris Minors, each child will have their own My Journey book that records their progress in the pre-school.  Any issues can be brought to the attention of managers on a daily basis and will be discussed with the full team at staff meetings that take place each half term.  

The progress of each child is formally reviewed by the management at the end of each term.  Managers then work closely with staff to plan specific development activities for individuals and small groups. Parents may view their child’s progress book at any time and will be formally consulted on their child’s progress each term.