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Parent Voice
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We would like more opportunities to interact face to face with teachers and leaders so we can better support our child’s learning and be more involved with the school. |
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How can parents support their child with their learning – what information is provided by the school to help parents with this? |
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Can we have more information about what will be happening in my child’s specific year group (eg. school trips / extra-curricular activities that take place)? |
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Can there be more study spaces / supervised work areas for 6th form students in Godwyn House? | Renovation of Godwyn House completed for September 2023 to provide more study spaces and an office for the Deans |
Can dates and times of Chapter Information Evenings be communicated to parents before the end of term to allow plenty of notice | Information sent to parents via MCAS at end of summer term and reminder sent before start of Michaelmas term |
Can the school clarify what communication platforms are needed by parents and which one is used for what (particularly with reintroduction of SMHW)? |
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Can hearing loops be available in meeting / performance areas (eg. MV Hall/Theatre)? | We are currently addressing accessibility and have commissioned a survey which will recommend actions (likely to include a loop system). Once we have these recommendations, we will put a bid together and request funding from the DFE to improve our accessibility. |
Can pupils in Reception have a summer uniform option (rather than just the field uniform tracksuit) |
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Comments from some parents that they don’t know the school, the teachers, the structure of the day etc so a document which encompasses all of our policies (eg.mobile phone, behaviour) and details everything they need to know prior to stepping foot in the door and sets out your expectations would be useful. All the info is already there in various policies but pulling it together in a more “handbook” style rather than “policy” will demonstrate the parent - school partnership. |
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In addition to parents being able to raise concerns or suggestions by contacting or speaking to staff, every term the Principal holds a Parent Information Evening. This is open to all parents. Information and updates are provided by school leadership on current issues and future plans and there is also an opportunity for parents to raise concerns or issues and questions on any area they wish to discuss. Dates of Parent Information Evenings are listed on the school website and app calendar and are advertised through the Principal’s Newsletter and MCAS notifications. Some issues are also raised in surveys, such as Ofsted Parent View or those conducted by the school.