Communication With Parents
Education is a partnership involving pupils, their parents and the
school. Each must inform the other of matters which have implications
for learning. Parents are encouraged to contact the Academy at any time
on any matter of concern. There are also a number of ways in which the
Academy will keep parents informed.
Parents’ Meetings
A
calendar of these meetings is issued at the beginning of each session.
The format of these meetings varies but details for each are issued
prior to the event by letter to every pupil. Parents are urged to
attend these important meetings.
Parents’ Information Meetings
A
series of information sessions were arranged in recent sessions to
describe the activities of departments and other school activities.
This programme will resume at a later date but such meetings will be
organised where there is a need.
Parents’ Newsletters/Letters
The
Headteacher will produce regular newsletters informing parents of
forthcoming events and developments. Letters on specific topics, eg
outbreak of head lice, will be issued on occasions. Parents are
encouraged to ask their children for any such newsletters/letters that
may have been issued as many are believed to lurk at the bottom of
schoolbags long after their distribution.
Pupil Reports
Reports
are posted home and parents are encouraged to respond to reports on
their children. A reply slip is provided with each and issues raised by
parents will be followed up by staff.
Other Contacts
As
stated previously, any direct contact is encouraged. Please do not
become alarmed if you are contacted by telephone. This is often the
quickest way to inform you of events or seek advice.