The challenges of the Group are:
- To move from a ‘them and us’ to ‘us’ culture to ensure parents are fully involved in their child’s education;
- To ensure the best communication between parents and school;
- To involve parents in the detailed planning for school improvement;
- To understand the challenges we face as a school moving towards outstanding; and
- To work together for the sake of every child’s future.
All parents / carers are welcome to join this group. The Group meets every half term on a Wednesday evening and is chaired by the Deputy Headteacher, Dr Tim Hughes.
Issues that have been discussed at previous meetings are:
- Parents’ A-Z information booklet;
- The new school website;
- Curriculum information booklets;
- The format of Parents Evenings;
- Uniform;
- Fund raising;
- Communication; and
- Every Child Matters consultation.
As a result of parental input by the PSG, the following school improvements have been secured since the group’s launch. This shows the success of the group and that parents have a real say in Nunthorpe’s development.
Examples of improvements are:
- We now have a “Parents A-Z” that gives useful information to parents about our school;
- We now have detailed curriculum information booklets covering all subjects and key stages that parents can use to support their child’s learning;
- The structure of the Parents Evenings has now changed so that tutors speak to parents about their child’s progress for 20 minutes, thereby giving much more detailed information about their child’s well-being and development in school;
- The structure of the school’s website is much improved and more user friendly; and
- Communication channels between parents and school are improving, for example, by the introduction of our text messaging service.
If you would like more information or would like to join this group, please contact Laura Buckell by ringing the school phone number 01642 310561 and when asked, dial Extension 152.
