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Form Types & When to Use Them

Educa offers three types of forms. The right type depends on who or what the form relates to.

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Child Forms

Child Forms are stored on an individual child’s profile. They are typically used for documentation that relates specifically to that child.

These forms can either remain private between teachers or be shared with families. If enabled in the template, parents can also complete specific questions within the form.

When a Child Form is visible to families, only the following roles can access it under the child’s profile:

  • Mother

  • Father

  • Parent

  • Parents

  • Primary Caregiver

Common examples include:

  • Report cards

  • Home routine questionnaires

  • Transition to school statements

  • Parent permission slips

  • Individual Education Plans

  • Child learning records and milestones

Teacher Forms

Teacher Forms are stored on a teacher’s profile and focus on professional documentation. They may be created by the teacher themselves, a mentor or a manager. Additional teachers can be linked if collaborative input is required.

These forms are commonly used for:

  • Teacher appraisals

  • Individual development plans

  • Classroom observations

  • Quality practice reflections

  • Teacher onboarding documentation

  • Professional Growth Cycle

Centre Forms

Centre Forms relate to the centre as a whole rather than to an individual. They are ideal for collaborative documentation and planning.

Multiple teachers can be linked to contribute and edit, making these forms well suited for shared centre-wide processes.

⚠️ Important: Make sure only one teacher is working on a form at one time to ensure work is not lost.

Examples include:

  • Strategic planning documents

  • Centre quality reviews

  • Hazard checklists

  • Meeting minutes

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