Scottish Learning Festival

The Benefits of Working in Partnership with Parents in the Nursery

CodeL2H
Seminar DateThursday 22 September
Start Time12:00
Duration45 minutes
Seminar Description

Springvale Nursery Centre have developed very good programmes for working with parents and involving them in the nursery. This has a positive impact on the parents themselves and impacts on children's learning.

A variety of workshops have been provided for parents including healthy cookery, first aid for babies and toddlers, handling children's behaviour keep fit, Fit Ayrshire Babies and arts and crafts. Workshops on curriculum for excellence are also provided and parents are involved in funding and developing the outdoor area.

The content of this workshop links with the priorities in the Early Years Framework and will look at the organisation, the challenges and the benefits of this work.

Speakers

Lesley Curran, Head of Centre, Springvale Nursery Centre

Speaker biography

Lesley has worked in early years for many years. She was depute head in Dalry Nursery Centre and was appointed head of centre in Springvale last year. She has recently completed her BA Early Childhood Practice.

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