Parents as Partners

Working together to give every child the best possible start!

At Featherstone, we believe that parents and carers are children's first and most important educators. You know your child better than anyone, and we value the important role you play in their learning and development. By building strong, positive relationships between home and school, we can work together to help every child feel happy, confident and ready to flourish.

A Happy Start to School

Starting Reception is an exciting milestone, and we understand how important it is for children and families to feel welcomed and supported. Before starting school, we provide opportunities for children to meet their teachers, explore their new environment and begin making friends. Our induction meetings also give families the chance to get to know our team, ask questions and find out more about life in Reception.

We recognise that every child is unique, and we work closely with families and previous settings to understand children's individual needs, interests and experiences. This helps us provide a positive and reassuring start to school life.

Keeping in Touch

We believe that good communication is at the heart of a successful partnership. Our Early Years team is always happy to listen, answer questions and celebrate your child's achievements with you.

We have an open-door approach and encourage parents and carers to share any questions, worries or special moments with us. We understand that some conversations are best had privately, and we are always happy to arrange a suitable time to talk.

We also offer parent consultation meetings throughout the year and provide an end-of-year report to celebrate your child's progress and achievements.

Sharing Special Moments

We love welcoming families into our Early Years unit! Throughout the year, we offer opportunities to join us for special events, celebrations, workshops and shared learning experiences.

From stay-and-play sessions and story workshops to performances and special celebrations, these moments give families a wonderful opportunity to share in their child's school experiences and see their learning come to life.

Learning Together at Home

Learning doesn't stop at the classroom door! Everyday experiences such as sharing a bedtime story, playing games, counting objects, singing songs or chatting about your day all make a wonderful difference to children's development.

We support families with practical ideas and guidance, including opportunities to learn more about how we teach early reading and phonics. Our workshops help parents and carers feel confident supporting their child's developing skills at home.

We also love hearing about children's adventures, interests and achievements outside school. Sharing these experiences helps us make meaningful connections between home and school and celebrate each child's unique learning journey.

Together, We Make a Difference

We recognise that every child and every family is unique. By listening to one another, sharing experiences and celebrating successes, we can ensure that every child feels valued, supported and proud of their achievements.

Together, we can make your child's Reception year a happy, exciting and memorable beginning to their school journey!