Choosing childcare

How Nurseries Communicate With Parents

What to ask about daily updates, progress information, apps, meetings and communication with your child's key person.

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Good communication helps parents understand how their child is settling, what they enjoy and where they are developing.

Ask how communication works

Some settings use apps or online journals; others use face-to-face handovers, written records or regular meetings.

The technology matters less than whether parents can easily share information and raise questions.

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