Nursery World - Parents: the foundation stage: In partnership

In the second of a series of features on different subjects with 'cut out and photocopy' guides for parents, the QCA's Lesley Staggs looks at the foundation stage

One of the aims of the foundation stage is to promote partnership between parents and practitioners. Parents are children's first and most enduring educators, so practitioners need to inform parents about their child's learning and work very closely with them to build on what children learn at home.

Explaining the introduction of the foundation stage is part of that partnership (see guide below).

This partnership is first established during the transition between home and setting. The foundation stage guidance uses the example of a nursery where children start to visit with their parents as babies or toddlers. By offering childcare and opportunities for group work, with or without their children, practitioners help parents develop skills that will support their children's learning. Parents are also encouraged to share their knowledge of their children's development.

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