Communication with parents policy

Aims:

To build a partnership with parents to support their children.

Principles:

• Parents are acknowledged as full partners in the education of their children
• All parents will be respected regardless of their race, religion, gender or their  social or cultural background
• Prompt and open communication with parents is encouraged all the time.

Practice:

• A welcoming approach is extended to parents and accessibility is given high priority.
• Staff give support and seek solutions with parents.
• Parents are encouraged to make contact on pastoral and curriculum issues.
• Curriculum and assessment information will be provided to parents through letter, Plumline, special meetings, curriculum evenings and academic review days.
• A member of staff will be available to meet a parent who arrives without an appointment, although parents may have to wait.  However it may not be possible to see specific staff on the day.
• Interpreters will be available by prior appointment at interviews and parents’ meetings.
• If required we will make reasonable attempts to translate information into a parent’s home language or telephone contact in the student’s home language.  Where necessary signing will be organised.
• Written communication with parents will follow school guidance.
• Newsletters in plain English will provide information about achievements, school life, past and present students and staff.
• The school Prospectus is also available as soft and hard copy in Somali, Gujarati and Panjabi.

Updated: October 2, 2008