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Developing effective partnerships with parents

Parents are a wonderful source of knowledge, support, history, strategies and suggestions. Parents provide a unique perspective of their child across a range of environments and activities. It is crucial therefore that educators engage, inform and interact with parents on a regular basis.

Tips for communicating effectively with parents and carers 733k provides specific strategies and points for consideration to assist you with developing effective partnerships.

The following information may assist with developing effective partnerships with parents:

• Obtaining information from parents
• Templates for communicating with parents 765k
• Helping parents to manage the first day
• Supporting parents to access further support
• Supporting parents who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) or isolated.

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