Parents with children in kindergarten are encouraged to take part in an annual parent opinion survey on kindergartens delivered by Wyndham council.
The survey is a state government initiative that encourages parents and carers of children who are enrolled in a funded kindergarten program to provide feedback which is then is used to plan improvements and ensure the needs of children are met.
Kindergarten is available to three-year-olds and four-year-olds, the curriculum aims to develop a child’s skills with numbers, letters and problem solving.
The program is also considered beneficial in helping a child build their confidence and independence while also learning social and emotional skills such as making friends.
The survey feedback is used to ensure that early education programs meet the needs of participants.
Wyndham mayor Jennie Barrera said she was pleased with the results of last year’s survey.
“We had just over 900 parents take part in the survey with 95 per cent of respondents reporting that their overall kinder experience was good or excellent,” she said.
“Our kindergarten parents and carers who responded to the survey agreed or strongly agreed that educators were approachable and communicated well with the children.”
As a result of last year’s survey parents and carers had the opportunity to ask for increased access to written reports about their child’s educational progress and have in-person conversations about their learning.
The survey closes August 31.
Details: theloop.wyndham.vic.gov.au/2024-kindergarten-family-survey
