Early Learning - Information for P&Cs

Early Learning Communication Content Planner 2024-25 for P&Cs/PPAs: plan the year's communications with this pre-filled EL content planner 

Preschool and kindy parents are often highly engaged with their child's education or are seeking ways to get involved. Planning regular, welcoming P&C communications and invitations for early years parents and carers helps encourage families to engage and participate. 

Parent associations can play a key role in helping early years parents feel welcome in their school community. Parents, carers, and relocated families, can find their initial contact with the school community especially daunting. P&Cs provide a friendly face for families to connect with other families in the cohort. 

Council encourages P&Cs/PPAs to promote a role for early years parents on the committee to be a voice for parents of the junior cohorts. Download the 'EL parent rep' role description template for ideas on defining this role. 2023 06 Reference Guide Preschool Parents

Other ways for associations to engage new families include:  

  • Share parent resources with your new parent community: 'school-parent reference guide' and the essential nature of 'Play' for brain development - supporting children's play,
  • Apply for grants to create a family 'welcome' kit' or to hold an activity to engage new families (such as a playdate or bbq),
  • Download a pre-designed invitation for your early learning parent representative volunteers (see the 'thank you' template too),
  • Provide multi-lingual resources for new parents like this one: 'why PLAY is important for health and brain development'
    Arabic (PDF: 395kb), Dari (PDF: 398kb), Dinka (PDF: 308kb), Hakha Chin (PDF: 301kb), Karen (PDF: 216kb), Persian (PDF: 197kb), Simplified Chinese (PDF: 329kb), Swahili (PDF: 304kb), Tamil (PDF: 705kb), Vietnamese (PDF: 322kb)

Early Learning Parent Forums

Council runs annual online parent forums (live webinars) with guest speakers including 'Play & Brain Development' and 'Transition to School'.  For notifications please join Council's early learning This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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