In the term preceding the start of a child's career at school, parents are invited to a 'new parents' evening to meet the Headteacher and class teacher for informal discussions. All new children have the opportunity to spend time at the school, meet their new class teacher and familiarise themselves with the school situation.
Early in the Autumn term parents are invited to attend a first parents’ meeting at which class teachers explain the organisation of their class and their day, the programme of work for the year and the kind of activities the children will do. This is an opportunity for parents to find out about the routines for homework and how they can support their child, and is intended to establish lines of communication that can continue throughout the year.
Class teachers write to parents at the beginning of each term outlining the work and activities planned for the coming term.
Individual parents’ consultation evenings are held in November and March. This is an opportunity to discuss in detail each child's achievements and progress and to set targets for the future. At the end of the school year each child receives a written report and there is an open evening when children bring their parents to see displays and exhibitions of their work.
We wish to establish close contact with parents who are always welcome in school. Sometimes you may wish to see us on an urgent matter and although making an appointment is helpful, it is not essential. At other times parents are welcome to telephone or come into school and arrange a mutually convenient appointment time so that more lengthy discussions can take place uninterrupted.
We organise information evenings for the benefit of parents on a regular basis. These might be on curriculum matters or on matters of general interest such as an evening about SATs for the parents of Year 2 and Year 6 children, curriculum events, open day events when all parents and carers are welcomed into the school or a meeting in preparation for our residential visit.
Parents receive a weekly school newsletter which is given to children to bring home. Unfortunately, pupil post is not always as reliable as it might be, and it is advisable for parents to check in their child's book bag if they think news might be passing them by. Please let us know if you would like us to email your newsletter to you. It is also posted on the school website along with holiday dates for the next two years. Parents are welcome to attend our Friday celebration assembly where the children celebrate their achievements.