Partnerships with families
Partnerships with Families
At Dottie Tots, we believe children thrive when their families and nursery work closely together.
Parents and carers know their children best and are their first and most important educators. We value the knowledge, experiences and ideas every family brings, and we want you to feel welcomed, respected, listened to and included throughout your child’s time with us.
Our team works in partnership with families to provide care and learning that reflects each child’s individual needs, interests, experiences and development. We will keep you informed about your child’s nursery experiences and progress, while encouraging you to share what is happening at home—including new interests, achievements, routines and any changes that may affect their wellbeing.
There are many ways families can be involved in nursery life, including:
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sharing information about your child’s needs, interests, experiences and progress;
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contributing to reviews and assessments, including the progress check at age two;
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talking regularly with your child’s key person and sharing ideas or feedback;
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joining us for nursery events, celebrations and informal discussions;
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sharing a skill, interest, culture, tradition or experience with the children;
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volunteering to support suitable nursery activities; and
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taking part in community projects and charity events.
Your involvement can be as much or as little as works for your family. Our door is always open, and we welcome your questions, ideas and feedback as we work together to give your child the very best start.
Our Policies and Procedures
Our policies and procedures support the safe, fair and consistent running of Dottie Tots and help families understand how we care for and support children.
Our current policies and procedures are available to parents and carers on our website or upon request from the nursery. We will draw families’ attention to any information that is particularly relevant to their child and communicate significant changes where appropriate.
We welcome questions and feedback. If you would like help understanding a policy, or believe that it may affect your child or family, please speak to a member of the team. We will listen to your concerns and consider any appropriate support or reasonable adjustments.
Information can be made available in an alternative format where reasonably required. Please contact the nursery to discuss how we can help.
Safeguarding Children
The safety and wellbeing of every child are at the heart of everything we do. Dottie Tots has a legal duty to safeguard children and protect them from harm.
We follow robust safeguarding, safer recruitment and staff conduct procedures. We also have clear processes for responding to concerns, complaints or allegations involving a member of staff.
By building open and trusting relationships with children and their families, we are better able to recognise when a child or family may need additional help. Where concerns arise, we will respond sensitively and in accordance with our safeguarding responsibilities. This may include working with other professionals or making a referral to an appropriate agency when necessary.
Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
We are committed to ensuring that every child is welcomed, included and supported to participate fully in nursery life.
We recognise that every child develops in their own way. By working closely with families and other professionals, we aim to identify emerging needs at the earliest opportunity and put appropriate support in place.
Our provision reflects the requirements of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice: 0 to 25 Years. Our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENCO) works with children, families, staff and relevant professionals to help ensure that each child’s individual needs are understood and supported.
Please speak to your child’s key person or your Nursery Manager if you would like to discuss any aspect of your child’s development, learning or support needs.