At BestStart Mangere East, families and teachers came together to plan each child’s learning journey. These partnership meetings strengthen connections, celebrate progress, and empower families to actively support their child’s growth.
At BestStart Mangere East, we recently hosted a partnership meeting that brought together families and teachers to collaboratively set goals for each child’s development. These meetings are more than just conversations—they’re an opportunity to strengthen connections between home and the centre and ensure every child’s learning journey is supported holistically.
We know that children thrive when families and educators work together. That’s why we place such importance on these partnerships. By collaborating closely, we can:
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Gain a deeper understanding of each child’s unique strengths, interests, and learning style
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Identify areas for growth
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Maintain consistency between home and centre, supporting confidence, engagement, and learning
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Empower families to take an active role in their child’s development
During the meeting, families had the chance to share insights about their child, discuss observations from home, and work alongside teachers to plan next steps. The energy in the room was inspiring, with families engaged, asking questions, sharing stories, and celebrating the progress their children have made. Teachers provided guidance, suggested strategies, and set clear goals aligned with each child’s abilities and interests.
At BestStart Mangere East, we believe that partnerships with families are at the heart of quality early childhood education.