Tips for Parents

These ‘do’s’ will establish good communication between home and school and will ensure that your child’s years with us are happy.

DO communicate frequently with your child’s teacher, the other staff and myself.

DO read your notices - they are always important. They often give information about outings, which are arranged as part of the programme, and might request your assistance with transport from time to time.

DO expect your child to appear more tired than usual, initially; your child puts in four solid hours of 'work' each morning, and can be tired after a productive day!

DO keep your child at home if unwell, for the sake of your child as well as the others and in the case of an infectious illness, do inform us at school and clear his / her return with the doctor.
DO allow your child to chat about his / her day at school in his own time.  A child pumped for information will soon learn to give ‘part’ answers, such as ‘I played’ or ‘Nothing’.

DO be positive with your child’s art and allow him / her to develop in his own time.  Children who are forced to be creative and produce beyond their ability can lose their spark and creativity forever.  Everything your child does at school has value.

DO bring any grievances, complaints, anxieties or questions to us. We are a straightforward, happy school and open to positive criticism and suggestions. We believe in tackling all problems directly with those concerned.

DO inform us of any changes in your child’s behaviour (weariness, fears, etc.) or if there are any changes in home circumstances, which might be unsettling.  It is important that we handle these matters carefully and together.  For many of the children this is the first time that they have stepped out of the home and the better the communication between home and school, the happier the child will be.  

DO attend meetings, if at all possible, and try to participate in the Nursery School activities (e.g. gardening, outings, and sewing, etc.). Parental involvement contributes to the success of the school.

DO get to know all the staff members as we all play a vital role in the development of your child. 

Lastly DO enjoy your time with us as we share something very special - YOUR CHILD.

Gillian Connell
Senior Mistress
Oakwood