Nursery World - Nursery Management: Working with Parents

If you are still using paper to ensure your parents are up to date with everything that is happening in your nursery, it may be time to consider online systems which can be far more dynamic, says Karen Faux.

Communicating with parents through electronic systems not only helps nurseries to operate more efficiently, but also opens exciting possibilities when it comes to working in partnership with them. Investment doesn't have to be huge and with a bit of creative thinking, the potential is endless.

In line with this, leading supplier ParentMail is reporting increasing take-up from the nursery sector. Its web-based system allows settings to send email or text messages to parents, collect online payments for outings and equipment, communicate child absence and provide a vital service in emergency situations. Last autumn saw the launch of its next-generation ParentMail smart phone app, which allows parents to manage their children's schedules while they are on the go.

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