Parental Agreement

Partnership between the childcare provider and staff working with parents and carers to meet the needs of the children, both individually and as a group.

NAME OF CHILD(REN)________________________________________________

Information given to parents:

• The play opportunity is open 8am to 6pm for children between the ages of 2 and 11 years who attend sessional care relevant to their age group and has policies available for inspection by the parents.

• The group will pass information to parents via noticeboard, letters home and communication with staff on a regular basis and prompt action will be taken if any concerns are raised.

• Staff details and information about activities are available on request.
• The group will undertake to consult with the parents/carers on a regular basis to ensure they are meeting the childrens’ needs.

• All fees will be paid within the time stated on the invoice. If fees are unpaid by the due date then the late payment policy will be implemented which may involve administration charges for late payment. In cases of hardship parents are advised to discuss the situation in confidence with an officer of the committee.

• Parents are expected to participate on the management committee or as a volunteer (if appropriate).

• All parents/guardians of children using the group are requested to be supportive to the supervisor and the management group.

• Children should be collected promptly at the end of a session.

• Children are not allowed to leave the play opportunity, unless accompanied by their parents/guardian or nominated other adult.

• If a parent/guardian is unable to collect his/her child/children, they must inform the supervisor of the nominated other responsible adult. No child will be allowed to leave the premises with person or persons unknown.

• Parents are required to send their child in with wipes, pull-ups/nappies and nappy sacks (if required), and a change of clothes in case they are needed. Soiled items will be returned to the parent/carer at the end of the session (if appropriate.)

• Parents are requested to behave in a polite and appropriate manner when dropping off or collecting their children. Failure to do so could lead to their children being excluded from the group.

• Persistent disruptive behaviour by a child would result in the incident(s) being reviewed and an action plan developed. In extreme circumstances the child may be excluded from the group.

• Any problems which cannot be satisfactorily resolved between parents and staff may be referred to the management committee, in line with the organisations complaints procedure.

• All staff are aware of the need to maintain confidentiality about matters concerning families and children.

• Records will be kept containing details about the child, including relevant health, religion and diet information, parents and /or emergency contact details, child protection records if applicable and any appropriate signed consent forms. It is the Parent's responsibility to update the relevant information as and when necessary i.e. contact details, medication needs (and to particularly inform the Pre-school if the child has been given new medication at any point before coming into Pre-school.) Parents have access to all written records about their child/children.

• We will pass any records drawn up by us in respect of a child to any Pre-school /school that a child moves on to. Providing that the child's parents have given their consent prior to the records being passed on.

• I give my permission for the staff to deal with any intimate care issues arising concerning my child

• I understand that staff are obliged to inform Social Services if they have concerns that a child may be at risk. Furthermore, staff have a duty of care to share information with others involved with protecting children.

• I understand that 4 weeks notice or full payment in lieu of notice are required when my child(ren) no longer requires their place(s) at The Cottage

• Fees are payable even in the event of a child’s absence.

I have read the parental partnership agreement and acknowledge the information.