Parental Involvement
Good working relationships between students, teachers and parents are essential to ensure all students reach their full potential.
We believe that parents must be kept informed of their child's progress. As well as operating the normal reporting system through Consultation Evenings and written reports, any parent who wishes to discuss the progress or welfare of their child at any time is welcome to telephone or write to the Group Tutor or Year Team Leader. The November Target Setting interviews with tutors are a vital time of sharing for parents, tutor and students.
The student planner, which is used by students to plan their work, also serves as a means of communication about work between teachers and parents.
A considerable improvement in the quality of provision for students' learning has been achieved in a number of ways using money raised and organised by the Parent Forum.
This includes the student planner, a folder to transport work and high quality design and technology sketchbooks. The additional money has enabled us to develop the Library and the Student Resource Centre as well as improving the general environment.
The major source of income for the fund is from parents' contributions. This contribution is, of course, voluntary, but we hope the vast majority of parents will feel able to support us. To make payment more convenient for parents and the school we encourage the use of bankers' order. This can now be designated Gift Aid so that we can reclaim Income Tax. Details of this scheme can be obtained from the school office.
We have a very active Parent Forum which meets twice a term. The meetings are used to consult parents on a range of school policy issues and to allow parents to raise matters for consideration.
The Parent Forum acts as a network for providing practical help for the school including catering at some school events.