Woodworking letter to parents?

[lolly]

ccld 3...hello there please need help.this is what i need,
write a letter to parents explaining why children should be allowed to do woodwork.then describe how you will ensure childrens safety in the activity..many thanks to all that can help.x

[Heidi]

We have always used woodworking tools at my setting and have never had any problems; however if it's a new activity, possibly some parents may worry about safety etc.
How about writing a positive letter about how you are looking forward to introducing a new activity that you know the children will love. You have risk assessed and checked safety out. Tell the parents which tools the children will be using and that it will be a supervised adult one to one activity.

List the tools you use. We use small sized hack saws, hammers, sand paper sheets, sandpaper blocks to rub down the wood. We use small vices to hold the wood. We have a strong woodworking table just for this purpose. We make sure all wood is rubbed down and smooth (splinter free) before using, but the children don't know that and it's part of the procedure and fun for them to smooth it off.

We use flat cork pieces and plastic milk bottle tops for them to hammer down. They can then decorate their woodwork (if they wish) by gluing other accessories on. We also have a plane but the children found it hard to use and we never seem to get any decent wood we could use it on- possibly the problem.
Put in your letter all the skills and enjoyment the children will be gaining from this activity and perhaps mention the children were keen to do this activity after watching Bob the builder and Wendy -so suitable for all. Ofsted are keen for these activities and you can mention the EYFS curriculum.

You could also ask if parents/carers would like to help and say they would be more than welcome. Mention that you will take lots of photograghs for everyone to see how well the activity went. Perhaps incorporate it into a theme with building/occupations etc

Include a line in your letter inviting any parent to speak to staff if they have any concerns. Try and pre-empt their questions, checking everything out, so you can allay their fears.
Write with confidence and I'm sure the parents will think how lucky their children are in your setting.

[lolly]

would like to thank you so much for the reply has helped heaps.x

[busybee]

was some time ago i done this but found a risk letter i had to do as part of my level 3 heres a piece from it hope it gives u a good idea what to include:

Dear Parent/Carer,

As you may be aware we are trying to introduce new activities within the setting to provide a more varied range of activities to suit all age groups and their different interests , we recently have asked the children for their input with ideas and suggestions where there was a great interest to do woodwork in which we feel would be of great benefit to the children in improving their fine motor skills such as fine manipulative skills and their hand eye coordination.
The safety measures that would be used are as follows:-
Safety goggles and protective clothing will be provided.
Staffing ratios will be increased .
Size appropriate equipment and tools provided.
This is not an compulsory activity and therefore if you do not wish your child to participate, other activities are available.
If you wish your child/children to participate in this activity this term please complete and return the form below.