Parental Engagement
Often, parental involvement in a child’s education reduces when they reach secondary school. We are committed to ensuring that does not happen. Regular communication with parents is incredibly important to us. You can communicate with us in the following ways:
Your Child's Progress
My Child at School:
All parents must sign up to our parent portal – My Child At School. This is a one-stop-shop to find out information about how your child is getting on at school, for example their timetable, conduct, homework and detentions. Once a term a progress report will be sent home via the portal.
Parent Day:
Parent Day gives parents the opportunity to meet with individual teachers to talk about their child’s progress in individual subjects. Meetings start from lunch-time and run through until 7pm to allow parents to plan around other commitments and have more time to speak with staff. Students must attend with their parent/carer. School is closed for students during Parent Day.
Queries and Suggestions
Contact Your Child’s Form Tutor:
Your child’s form tutor is your first port of call for any questions about your child’s education. Get in contact via the school office and your query will be passed onto the tutor and co-tutor.
SLT Surgery – Thursdays 8.40-9.35am:
Parents/Carers can drop in to speak to a member of the Senior Leadership Team with any questions or concerns they have on Thursdays between 8.40am and 9.35am. No prior-arranged appointment normally is required.
SEN Surgery – Tuesdays 3.15-4.05pm:
Parents/Carers can drop in and speak to our SENCO with any questions or concerns. No appointment required.
Parent Forum:
Each term we hold a parent forum so that parents and carers can build a partnership with the school. Each forum will have a focus and an expert member of staff will also tell parents a bit more about our approach and rationale. The senior leadership team will be available for a Q&A session.