It is only natural, and understandably so, that a parent should feel anxious about the safety and well-being of their child. Entrusting a school with their child is the first biggest challenge any parent will face. We often talk about separation-anxiety from the child’s perspective; however, here at NAIS Pudong we also consider the challenges parents face when they say goodbye to their little ones for the very first time. It is exactly for this reason that it is important that parents have trust in their child’s school. Here at NAIS Pudong, first and foremost we ensure we have airtight procedures and policies in place to earn that trust. This begins as early as recruitment, where we make sure we hire the outstanding teachers and staff. All our staff, from ancillary to teaching, undergo training in child protection and safeguarding before starting their role and this is updated yearly throughout their careers with us. Ours Early Years building is secure with security guards and keypad locks. Additionally, we have regular practice drills such as fire drills. At NAIS Pudong, each department has a number of First Aiders and we always have qualified nurses on site and follow the guidance and regulations of the Shanghai Health Authority. To us, the physical aspect of the safety of our children and the well-being and happiness of our students, are equally just as important.
Within our EYFS framework, a Prime Area of Learning is Personal, Social & Emotional Development. This underpins all other learning and is the basis of everything we do from planning lessons to setting up our learning environments. We are proud to be part of our Parent Community and we nurture close home-school links. Our teachers and staff actively encourage a partnership between parents and school to best support their child on their learning journey. We have an open-door policy, often inviting parents in to share their child’s learning experiences through 『Stay & Play Sessions』 and other events. At NAIS Pudong, we have high expectations of ensuring strong communication with parents. Not only do Early Years』 parents receive daily information on their child’s class news via a classroom communication app, they also receive regular personalised reports on their child’s progress via our online assessment tool. We strongly believe that great communication builds trust and nurtures positive relationships with our parents.