LETTER OF INTRODUCTION AND PARENT PERMISSION

Dear Parent

This letter is to introduce Student ID .

I am currently studying Inclusive Practices as part of my Master of Teaching (Birth-5 Years /Birth 12 Years)
course. As part of my coursework I am required to develop a plan to support a childs learning in an inclusive
early childhood environment.
I am seeking your permission to focus on your child for my assignment. During my visits at
(setting) I will record observations of your child involved in
everyday, play activities to include in my university assignments. This information will help me to understand
your childs interests and abilities and inform the development of a plan to support your childs learning at the
setting. I will implement this plan whilst at the setting under the supervision of his/her teacher.
With your permission, I would like to talk to you about your childs interests and experiences at home. This
will help me understand what you would like me to focus on during my time at this setting
All information will be treated confidentially and will only be used for my university assignments. Your child
will not be identifiable in any assignments. You are welcome to see the information that I collect before I
present it to my university lecturers.
Please return the consent form below. If you have any questions or concerns please contact my lecturer,
Kerry Staples at School of Education, University of Western Sydney, Bankstown Campus on 9772 6237 or
k.staples@westernsydney.edu.au.

Thank you for your assistance,

_________________________ _______________
(Western Sydney Student) Date:

PLEASE RETURN THIS SECTION TO YOUR CHILDS TEACHER

I give/do not give (please circle) permission for information about

(parent/guardians name)

my child to be included in the university assignment

(childs name)

for the following student:

(students name)

I do/do not give (please circle) permission for photographs of my child to be taken.

Name: ___________________________

Signature: ________________________ Date:____________________________

Western Sydney University

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