305.1 pc1 provide info for children families

[Tracy.S]

provide info for children, families and communities that promotes participation and equality of access.

Hi bit confused about what is required here. Wish they would word these in plain English

is it asking how my setting provides this info to our families or is it refering to gov. policy/legislation or both.

We have numerous policy documents on different areas of inclusion at my setting but I don't think they are given to parents unless they ask for them.

Any help with this would be much appreciated

Tracy

[janeb]

I haven't done the NVQ route so apologies if I'm wrong but I would probably say that it means that the info you give the parents should be "user-friendly".

For example...

Make sure that all info in your setting covers any other first languages if possible or talk through info if parents have a limited understanding of english. Try to make leaflets etc in plain, uncomplicated language (explaining any acronyms etc) - don't blind them with technical terms.:reading:

Ensure that dads, divorced parents, carers etc all have access to your information and are included in it (i.e. don't just say "Mums")

Ensure that parents/carers feel included in the setting - parents in partnership - displays that welcome them etc

If your space is a communal space (e.g. scout hut, church hall), share your work with the community to show what the children get up to - this is good promotion as well! :teacher:

Any advertisements etc (for jobs or places in your setting) should promote equality - be careful with your wording! Asking for staff with excellent english skills could be seen as discrimination against those from other countries/races.

Hope that helps a bit!

[Tracy.S]

Thanks for your help Janeb,

Having a bit of a mental block at the moment!

Tracy