Fundraising A PAG may raise funds to benefit the EYM kindergarten program. Funds may go towards initiatives such as buying new playground equipment, or invest in activities that benefit the entire EYM organisation such training to support The relationship between the PAG and the EYM the educators. organisation is critical to successful delivery of The EYM partnership agreement should outline the kindergarten program. Through close the fundraising arrangements negotiated collaboration, both parties work to deliver between the EYM organisation and the improved outcomes kindergarten service. These arrangements will for children. detail how funds are to be used to support the Engaging the Wider Community quality and viability of service provision, and meet the needs of children, families and the of Families and Parents broader community. In collaboration with the EYM organisation, the Before raising funds, a PAG should liaise with the PAG establishes processes that ensure regular EYM organisation to discuss and agree on the communication with families and parents whose fundraising activity, including how funds will be children attend the service. This gives families a used. This is a consultative process that allows the: way of actively contributing to their children’s kindergarten experiences. PAG to advise the EYM organisation about the needs of the service Examples of how the PAG may engage the EYM organisation to confirm the approach is wider community of families and parents include: consistent with regulatory and legislative implementing formal processes for requirements. welcoming all new PAG members Where funds have been raised by the PAG, the establishing processes for receiving feedback EYM organisation will make expenditure reports about the kindergarten programs, including available to the PAG, outlining how the funds reporting on any issues or concerns about have been used. The PAG may request further kindergarten program delivery. information if required.
EYM The relationship between the PAG and the EYM organisation is critical to successful delivery of the kindergarten program. Through close collaboration, both parties work to deliver improved outcomes for children. Engaging the Wider Community of Families and Parents In collaboration with the EYM organisation, the PAG establishes processes that ensure regular communication with families and parents whose children attend the service. This gives families a way of actively contributing to their children’s kindergarten experiences. Examples of how the PAG may engage the wider community of families and parents include: implementing formal processes for welcoming all new PAG members establishing processes for receiving feedback about the kindergarten programs, including reporting on any issues or concerns about kindergarten program delivery. Fundraising A PAG may raise funds to benefit the kindergarten program. Funds may go towards initiatives such as buying new playground equipment, or invest in activities that benefit the entire EYM organisation such training to support the educators. The EYM partnership agreement should outline the fundraising arrangements negotiated between the EYM organisation and the kindergarten service. These arrangements will detail how funds are to be used to support the quality and viability of service provision, and meet the needs of children, families and the broader community. Before raising funds, a PAG should liaise with the EYM organisation to discuss and agree on the fundraising activity, including how funds will be used. This is a consultative process that allows the: PAG to advise the EYM organisation about the needs of the service EYM organisation to confirm the approach is consistent with regulatory and legislative requirements. Where funds have been raised by the PAG, the EYM organisation will make expenditure reports available to the PAG, outlining how the funds have been used. The PAG may request further information if required.
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