Education [Early Childhood Centres] Regulations 2008: Subpart 2 43 1a (vi) 1b,1c (ii), 47 1b (i) 47 1d
RATIONALE:
Early Childhood on Stafford is committed to regular open, two-way communication between, parents, whanau, employees and the wider Community. The Directors seek effective communication and consultation with all stakeholders whilst also meetings its requirements under Te Tiriti o Waitangi Principles of Partnership, Participation, and Protection
Effective Communication and Consultation will be maintained by:
- The use of the electronic notice board to inform of visitors, happenings and special events
- The use of phone calls, e-mail and scheduled appointments to discuss child/centre issues
- Staff and parents/whanau/caregivers sharing daily information on child's milestones, educational, health issues and well being through kanohi ki te kanohi(face to face) and digital platforms
- the distribution of newsletters by email (through the Storypark App) informing of centre events and programme achievements
- inviting stakeholders to contribute to policy development and centre yearly plan
- Formally reporting to the community of the achievements of Early Childhood on Stafford and how state funding [from the government] has been invested in the education and care of the children that attend
- The most recent ERO report will be available for all parents/community to access
- the circulation of questionnaires/survey/exit forms to seek feedback on user satisfaction and to improve quality of service provision
- Consulting with community [both formally and informally] should there be any proposed change to operations
Effective Communication and Consultation will be maintained with employees by:
- Regular monthly staff meetings
- Continual review and development of centre protocols/expectations
- The development of an Internal review plan with Annual achievements timetabled
- Consulting with staff [both formally and informally] should there be any proposed change to operations
Adopted: November 2019
Review Date: November 2021
