Parent Handbook
Due to very popular demand we are delighted to offer you an editable version of our Parent Handbook. As you are all aware evidence of communication and partnership with parents is an important aspect of both the Tusla and DES inspections.
Please Select your preferred cover:
Your Customised Parent Handbook
- Children’s Charter
- Our Purpose
- Our Facilities
- What you Should Bring for your Child
- Curriculum
- Homework Policy
- Summer Camp
- Admission and Enrolment
- Clothing
- Allergies
- Attendance
- Children with Additional Needs
- Fees
- Working in Partnership with You
- Settling In
- Attendance, Arrival and Collection
- Car Parking
- Comments and Complaints
- Confidentiality
- Equal Opportunities
- Supporting Positive Behaviour
- Observations and Assessments
- Health and Safety
- Child Protection
- Healthy Eating
- Outings
- Outdoor Play
- Risk Play
- Internet and Multi-Media
- Security
- Accidents and Incidents
- Illness and Exclusions
- Medication
- Fire Safety
- Photographs and Other recordings
- Data Protection
- Staff
- Withdrawal from the Service
- Privacy Statement
This publication, which has been written for you, is designed to assist you develop a tailor-made professional handbook specifically aimed at the parents and guardians that use your service. You decide on the exact contents that accurately reflect the services you provide and the ethos of your unique Early Years service.
In order to help with the style of the presentation we have provided a wide range of cover designs for you to choose from or you can keep it reasonably plain, whatever is your preference
You simply edit the information to suit your service and print or send via email to parents and guardians. To make this editing process even easier we include a guide for you which should answer any questions you may have.
Some services may prefer to have the customising and editing process done by Canavan Byrne Childcare on their behalf. If this option suits you, then just select this at checkout and you will be contacted by one of our expert staff to do this for you.
There are many advantages to having a Parent Handbook
- It welcomes parents as partners
- It will help you engage parents in their child’s learning and social development
- It helps you comply with regulation
- You present your service in a professional manner
- It is an excellent marketing tool
- Key messages are shared in a coherent and clear language, avoiding any
ambiguity - It prevents conflict as it sets out your terms in relation to areas like fees and
attendance - Parents sign agreement to the terms set out in the Parent Handbook
- You can add any messages or information at any time, which keeps the
publication up to date
Cost €75 for DIY version. If you wish us to develop the Handbook for you it will cost €150
You may also like to look at our Parents Pack which is a great guide when new children start in your service. It covers all the important terms and conditions and forms the basis for the contract parents are required to sign. This also facilitates parents to provide important feedback to you when their child leaves your service which can be for a wide variety of reasons. You can then use this feedback to improve your service.
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