POLICIES BEING REVIEWED JANUARY-JUNE 2009

The Following Policies are currently being reviewed or developed.

Parental Involvement in the Service (March 09)

Coming up for review in the first half of 2009:

• Treatment of Children with Additional Needs (April 2009)
• Philosophy and Aims of the service (May 09)
• Relief Care by Staff of the Co-ordination Unit (June 09)
• Co-Carer Policy (June 2009)

If you would like to provide feedback, suggestions or comments, please contact the Scheme by:
Email: gunnedahfdc@westnet.com.au
Mail: Gunnedah Family Day Care, P.O. Box 106, GUNNEDAH, NSW 2380
Phone: 02 67 40 2281 Kerri Cone, Co-ordinator
Fax: 67 40 2289
Your thoughts and constructive criticism are always welcome.
The Family Day Care Office or your Carer can give you access to other Policies not on this Blogsite.

GUNNEDAH FAMILY DAY CARE

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

POLICY:
Gunnedah Family Day Care is a community managed not for profit scheme, that encourages positive involvement of all stakeholders in the Service.

SOURCES: Child Care Services Handbook 2005-6, Dept Family & Community Services; Quality Practices Guide 2004.

PRACTICES
The Scheme will encourage involvement of all Stakeholders by
· Inviting all Stakeholders to attend Advisory and Management Meetings of the Organisation
· Annual, open election of Management Committee personnel
· Providing opportunities for Stakeholders to give feedback to the Scheme
eg Surveys on specific issues, Newsletters
· Providing information about meeting, Policies and issues on the internet, to invite and enable stakeholders to access and comment
· Regular Staff reports to Management
· A range of training opportunities made available to Staff, Parents and Carers
· Opportunities for Parents and Carers to attend Playgroup
· The regular circulation of the Scheme Newsletter with information, and invitations for involvement
· Carers display a written programme of activities of their service
· Playgroup displays a written programme with areas for parent/Carer/child comment and evaluation
· Staff provide advice, information and resources for Carer’s Programmes
· Parents are invited to contribute to the Programmes of the service eg their child’s interests, parental skills


Last Review DATED:13th March 2006