Difference Between Parent Information Area And Access Area

Task 1: Parent Information Area and entrance area.
What does it tell you about the place of families in your setting? What messages does the area give families about their place in your setting?
The parent information area begins prior to entering the service. Here the hygiene station welcomes children and caregivers, helping to promote correct hygiene practices before entering the service. This helps to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and helps keep children safe who may have allergies. This complies with quality standard 2: ‘children’s health and safety: 2.1.4 steps are taken to control the spread of infection diseases and to manage injuries and illness, in accordance with recognised guidelines (N, p. 58). Having a closer look
There is some information available both in English and another language, however it does not look appealing and therefore is easily missed. (Please see images below to see how they are obstructed). This area is important when incorporating quality standard six ‘collaborative partnerships with families and communities’ ( p. 140). Families and the community look at this area prior to entering the service, however it is not available to families because they cannot read what is on the information boards and therefore regulation 157 is not being full field (p. 141). I also feel as it makes the service look less more inviting, as first impressions are essential yet this area is not set up
This is in the centre of the service and I have observed caregivers of children who are on orientation be seated here. There are books and toys, which are available for the children to play and view. The back wall displays images of all staff members both full time, part time and causal. This is a great way for caregivers and children to visually see who will be caring for them during the day (please see image below). This helps create a bond, as caregivers are able to help prepare their children with who will be caring for them whilst they are using the service. This complies with quality standard 6.1.3 as it shows important information about who educates the children within the service. Underneath this area there are certificates, awards, parents feedback and parent packs which parents have access to. To the right hand side of this area there is a community information area. Parents have access to information in the local community supporting them in their parenting role. This complies with quality standard 6.2.2 (p.