Families and teachers working together
Children flourish when families and teachers work in close partnership, sharing observations, practical guidance and a consistent approach to learning and wellbeing.
At Malvern College Pre-School Hong Kong, we deeply value the partnership between home and school and recognise parents as a child’s first and most enduring teachers. Families bring invaluable knowledge of the child at home, while teachers contribute observations from school. Together, these perspectives create a richer understanding of each child’s interests, strengths, routines and development.
Teaching methodologies
Understand and support the approaches used at school.
EYFS development
Understand a child’s developmental stages within the EYFS curriculum.
The parenting journey
Receive practical guidance for learning, relationships and wellbeing at home.
Parents are welcome to visit classes or join teachers in selected activities by prior arrangement with the school. Families may also volunteer to accompany pupils on class outings, read stories or share relevant experience and expertise with the children.
School leaders and teaching staff hold Parent Insight sessions to share knowledge and good practice on educational and developmental topics.
Early writing
Stages of writing in Early Years and ways to support writing at home.
Fine motor skills
Practical ways to strengthen the small movements children use for everyday tasks.
Early reading
Developmental stages of reading and ways to support reading at home.
Gross motor skills
Supporting physical development, coordination and confident movement.
EYFS
An introduction to the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
Forest-Beach School
Understand how outdoor learning supports development.
Play-based learning
Use purposeful play naturally within family life.
Storytelling
Practical storytelling techniques to use at home.
Positive behaviour
Positive parenting and effective behaviour-management strategies.
Relationships
Managing social and family relationships.
Helpers at home
Educational strategies and play ideas for helpers.
Everyday wellbeing
Nutrition, diet and sleep.
Supporting learning at home need not mean recreating the classroom. Simple shared experiences—enjoying a story, talking about the day, noticing nature, practising a familiar routine or following a child’s interests—allow learning to continue naturally within family life.
Parent takeaway
Families are warmly supported throughout their child’s journey. By sharing observations, practical guidance and meaningful next steps, home and school may work together with confidence and purpose.
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