Parent Partnership We want you to be fully involved in your child's learning.  We include parents and families at every opportunity knowing that children achieve more when home and school work together.  Some of the ways we keep in contact with you are:

Curriculink - a half termly leaflet describing what your child will study. Pupil Progress Meetings - take place each term with teacher, child and parents. An appointment with your child’s teacher can be requested at any time and is always arranged as soon as possible. A detailed report covering all subjects is sent at the end of the year. Drop Ins - on occasions you will be invited to come and join the children in their Working day or for a class assembly, or after school. Workshops are sometimes arranged to inform you about how your child is being taught. Social events and fund raising activities occur throughout the year, organised by the PTA known as PATCH (Parents, Teachers and Children). Here they are releasing balloons at our Annual Sports' Day and Family picnic Family Newsletters each fortnight on a Friday. Homework – Daily, Weekly and Extended Homework.

School Council All children have a voice in the school through their Class Council.  Each class elects two representatives to the School Council which meet regularly to discuss matters of interest to the children and whole school issues.  They also take action!  For instance, the School Council raised over £2500.00 for their chosen charity.  They have developed a Quiet Area of the playground – here are some of the children adding the finishing touches. The School Council have recently been awarded the Healthy School AwardParents are encouraged to help in class.

Local Community We involve people from the local community in supporting the school and in the children's learning.  We use the local churches for seasonal celebrations that are sometimes led by their clergy.  Members of the local health and emergency services regularly visit the school to talk to the children.

Governors All parts of the community are represented on our Governing Body which meets twice a term.  Governors visit as often as they can in order to keep in contact with the children and the staff.  Governors attend many of the main school events and are always ready to listen to parent views.  You can find their photos in the School Reception area where there is a Governors Suggestion Box.

Link Schools We maintain strong links with Elson Infant School and Brune Park Community College.  Staff meet to share curriculum ideas, information about children moving on, and for training.  We often take groups of children to take part in activities in our Link Schools.

Family Learning We have a programme of Family Learning Courses run at times to suit your family.  These popular courses will help you and your child get the most out of their time at our school.  You will gain a better understanding of what and how we teach the children.  Courses available cover: Literacy, Numeracy, “Rights, Respect & Responsibility”, ICT. You also have the opportunity to follow these courses with adult ones which lead to qualifications.