Invitation to Visit YOUR EARLY LEARNINGCENTRE

SampleInvitation Letter to MP

[TITLE:MR/MS/HON][NAME OF MP]

Member for [ELECTORATE]

[ADDRESS LINE 1]

[ADDRESS LINE 2]

[DATE]

Dear [TITLE][NAME OF MP],

Invitation to visit [YOUR EARLY LEARNINGCENTRE]

[NAME OF CENTRE] provides high quality early learningfor [NUMBER OF CHILDREN] in [ELECTORATE].

At [NAME OF CENTRE] we are passionate about providing high quality early learning and childcare. Our quality programs include [PROVIDE EXAMPLES SUCH AS PLAY BASED LEARNING]

I am writing to invite you to visit our centreand meet families of our children at [ADDRESS OF YOURCENTRE], on [DATE] at [TIME] or a date that may be more convenient.

As you know the Government is currently reviewing all of its policies on childcare and early learning with a new package to be announced in weeks. We would welcome the opportunity to speak to you about what we believe needs to be included in the package and hear directly from families about their concerns.

Everyone benefits from affordable, quality early learning. Children start school ready to learn and they finish school ready to work, while more women are able to re-enter the workforce and disadvantaged children receive the support they need before they start school and lide journey. Investing in early learning is one of the most cost-effective investments a government can make in our future.

We would be pleased to welcome you to our serviceto discuss solutions to ensure that neither affordability norquality are compromisedin the new childcare package.

Yours sincerely,

[Centre Director]

SampleThank You/Follow UP Letter to MP

[TITLE: MR/MS/HON][NAME OF MP]

Member for [ELECTORATE]

[ADDRESS LINE 1]

[ADDRESS LINE 2]

[DATE]

Dear [TITLE][NAME OF MP],

I am writing to thank you for your visit to [NAME OF CENTRE]. Our staff and the families who use our centre appreciated your visit and the opportunity to speak to you about affordable, quality early learning.

As we discussed when we met, the first five years of a child’s life are vital and quality early learning is essential to help children reach their full potential.

In order to ensure all children can access high quality early learning, we need:

-more funding for early learning and childcare to make it more affordable

-more support and access to early learning and childcare for children who are vulnerable or disadvantaged

-continued support for quality through improved ratios and qualified educators.

Only a commitment to quality standards AND additional funding will allow our children (and our nation) to reach their full potential.

Investing in quality early learning is one of the most cost effective investments a government can make in our nation’s future, leading to higher productivity and economic growth.

We trust you will work to ensure your government delivers quality early learning as well as affordable care for our children and familes.

[YOUR CENTRE] very much enjoyed your recent visit and look forward to future opportunities to work with you to secure the best future for Australia’s children.

Yours sincerely,

[HEAD OF CENTRE)