When a family requests that male educators not change their child’s nappy, it touches on safeguarding, inclusion, and professional boundaries all at once. Here’s a way to navigate it thoughtfully.

Engaging parents in early childhood activities is a wonderful way to build a strong community and support children's development. The following article provides a list of Activity Ideas For Parents in early childhood settings. 

This template is to share with families to commemorate Remembrance Day on 11th November. 

The My Family Tree is a template for families to create their own family tree. It can be used as a display within the room to create a sense of belonging for families within the service. 

Research indicates children have better chances of achieving positive developmental and life outcomes when their families are constructively involved in their learning across settings – ranging from home and early years services to schools. Here are a few strategies for engaging families in early childhood education. 

Inviting families to give their input on the care and education of their children is not only an NQS requirement – Quality Area 6: Collaborative partnerships with families and communities – but makes sheer practical sense. The more they feel their opinions on service policies are genuinely sought, the greater will be their acceptance of policies and satisfaction with the service. The following article provides strategies on how services and educators can include family input to ensure better outcomes for children.