At DFS we request all parents to come forward and collaborate with us. Working with parents is vital for children’s learning and development, DFS prides itself on the concerted approach between parents and teachers towards children progress.
Every child will be supervised by our experienced & caring teachers known to the parent and child, they will have knowledge and understanding on how children learn and develop and will have the unique understanding of what your child’s currents interests and needs are.
The relationship between the teacher, child and parent will begin on day one of your child attending the school. In order to build an emotional bond between your child and the First Step staff it is important your child recognizes your acceptance & confidence on school and school staff which will lead your child into having secure confidence with their relationship with the teachers and staff.
We at DFS acknowledge that the parent is the child’s first educator, it is the parent who will know their child best and we will work in close partnership with parent to ensure that we have all the information needed to settle and build upon your child’s learning and development. The school teachers & staff will effectively share information with parents in order for your child’s needs to be understood and therefore met.
A child’s day at DFS School is a memorable journey not just for them but for parents too. The center manager & school teachers will capture all of your child’s learning. Information about your child’s learning will be shared with you informally and formally when you drop off or pick your child from school. Engaging in a conversation with your center manager or center head can produce useful information about new interests or experiences that can be used to plan development related learning opportunities inside school and further design creative activity ideas that can be shared with parents to do at home.
We realize at DFS how busy parents are and it may not be possible for them to engage in a daily conversation with school teachers but at DFS there are different ways of communication such as diaries, newsletters, texts and emails to support a regular information updates. Teacher Parents connect & meetings take place regularly and provide opportunities for center head & teachers to share observations, assessments and planning with parents and to be able to listen and respond to any thoughts or questions parents may have.
At every DFS centers we have a Parent Partnership, where we encourage good communication between parents and the school. For example discussing changes to policies and ways in which our service to parents and children can be enhanced. DFS centers will also hold social gatherings throughout the year, these are also good ways to build strong and happy relationships between the parents and the school staff through having fun.
