I want to do more to engage parents to improve the home learning environment. My manager is not convinced and says we should concentrate on what we do in the nursery. Who is right?
While it is critical that we ensure we give children the best experience while at nursery, building a link to the home is also very important. Some would say that parental involvement in early learning has a greater impact on children’s wellbeing and achievement than family income, parental education or school environment.
Many staff lack confidence when it comes to talking to parents and may feel it an imposition to tell them what to do at home. My experience is that done well, parents really appreciate understanding what will help their children.
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