Parent Involvement and Communication

We endeavour to communicate with our families in a variety of ways to encourage their input and involvement at our Centre.

Parents can communicate in the following ways:

•  Verbally In writing - through communication books, parent suggestion sheets, feedback forms and enrolment forms.

• Joining our Management Committee

• Telephone (03) 5144 6952

• Email Us: gumnutselc@netspace.net.au

Addressing Difficulties in Communication

If our parents have any concerns or difficulties communicating with our staff, we will attempt to provide the resources and materials necessary to offer an effective form of communication. This may be achieved through providing information in a language other than English, sign language or gestures, or using an interpreter. The Centre will contact Translating and Interpreting Services on 131450 for assistance if needed.

We always welcome parents to become involved in the program. This may be through sharing their skills with the children and staff such as music, cooking, singing, dancing, demonstrating a baby bath or sharing some information or suggestions they may have to help improve our current practices.

Communication to Parents via our Newsletter

Gumnuts Early Learning Centre produces a monthly newsletter which is distributed to parents via email or can be downloaded by clicking here. We appreciate any articles, information or suggestions that you would like to see in the newsletter, they can be forwarded to the staff or Director.

Parents are advised to read the Newsletter as it will inform you of up-coming events. You can download a copy of the current newsletter here.

We also like to provide families with information on child care and health issues. (Extra copies can be found on the shelf in the main entrance)

From time to time you may also find notices/reminders on the front door.

All contact details and a map showing our street location can be seen on the Contact Us page.