Banks Lane Infant and Nursery School
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HOME-SCHOOL COMMUNICATION 

Teaching and support staff are available daily on the playground at drop off and collection times. Staff are more than happy to answer any questions and address concerns and this should be the first step for any parental enquiries. On occasions matters may be referred to the Headteacher, Deputy Head, Senior Leaders, Pastoral Manager or others depending on the nature of the enquiry. Mrs Wilkinson, our Pastoral Manager is also available most mornings in the main entrance to support parents and families and is able to offer practical advice.

It is always our intention that we work with parents and attempt to address any concerns and resolve any issues as quickly and positively as possible. We ask that parents share concerns directly with us and not on the playground or on social media. Our Complaints Procedure is available on the school website.

We expect courteous and respectful behaviour at all times on the school premises and in all communications. Strong and positive relationships between school and parents are vital. Our Respect Policy can be found on the school website.

There are two Open Evenings for confidential interviews during the autumn and spring terms, when all parents are invited to discuss their child’s progress. All meetings and events continue to be reviewed within our ‘system of controls’ and the Covid context. A Parent Information Meeting and reading talk are also held in the first half term of the year. An Open Day is held at the end of the year for the children to show their achievements to Parents. 

To support our work we ask all parents to sign a Home School Agreement. Much of our home learning is now carried out via our Seesaw App. New parents will receive a code to access this in the summer term prior to their child starting school. Parents are requested to support and encourage their child at home with reading, maths games, phonics activities and other home-learning. A regular routine for homework based on ‘little and often’ makes a significant difference to children’s confidence and progress.

A Newsletter is sent home each half term via email informing parents of forthcoming events and activities. Please let us know if you would prefer to receive a paper copy of the newsletter. School events are regularly ‘tweeted’ and we also provide updates via our text and emailing messaging service.

​Parents are always welcome and we invite them to work alongside teachers, accompany visits, support school ventures and communicate with school.

The Head teacher will be pleased to supply detailed information about the school. If a formal appointment is required, a telephone call is needed. Every effort will be made to meet requests by parents to visit at a particular time, subject to the organisational and educational needs of the school.

All stakeholders, staff, parents & children are valued in our school.

We have been accredited with the ‘Investors in People’ Award.

‘Banks Lane Nursery and Infant School has a well-established ethos of being child centred and creating a nurturing and supportive environment, for not only the children but also for the staff’. (Investors in People, March 2018)

 A holiday list is sent out each year for your convenience. This information is also posted on our website. 
Contact Us
Banks Lane Infant and Nursery School
Hempshaw Lane
Stockport
SK1 4PR

​0161 480 9252

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Last updated - 31/03/2025
  • Home
    • Contact Us
    • Visiting Banks Lane Infants
  • Our School
    • Welcome to Banks Lane Infants
    • Our Vision and values >
      • British Values
    • Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool
    • Curriculum >
      • National Curriculum >
        • English >
          • Reading @BLIS
        • Maths
        • Science
        • Computing
        • PE
        • RE
        • Geography
        • History
        • The Arts
        • Design Technology
        • PSHE
      • Wider Curriculum
      • Key Stage 1 - Curriculum Information >
        • Year 1
        • Year 2
      • Report Guidance
    • Early Years Foundation Stage >
      • Nursery - Welcome >
        • Nursery - Curriculum >
          • Nursery - Topics and Themes
        • Nursery Learning Environment
        • Nursery - Admissions
        • 30 hours funded childcare
        • Nursery - Induction
        • Building our Nursery
      • Reception - Welcome >
        • Reception - Learning Environment
        • Reception - Curriculum
        • Reception - Outdoor Learning
        • Starting School - Induction
        • Induction Information - Reception
        • Ready for school?
      • EYFS Framework
    • Admissions
    • Attendance
    • Home-school Communication
    • Medical Needs
    • Equal Opportunities
    • Behaviour
    • Staff List
    • Pupil Premium >
      • Pupil Premium and Universal Free School Meals
    • Catch up Funding
    • PE and Sport Provision
    • Pastoral Manager
    • Operation Encompass
    • Policies
    • Awards & Quality Marks
  • School Life
    • School hours & organisation
    • School Uniform >
      • School Uniform - What to wear
      • Uniform Price List
      • Shop Online
    • School Meals >
      • Dolce *NEW* School Meal Provider
      • School meals - menu
      • Allergens
      • Food Standards
      • Free School Meals & Universal Infant Free School Meals
      • Apply for Free School Meals
    • School Clubs
    • Breakfast Club
    • Nursery & Infant Loan Library
    • Fundraising >
      • BLIS PTFA
      • Match Funding
  • Safeguarding
    • Online safety
  • SEN Information
    • SEN Information Report
    • SEN Provision Maps
    • The Local Offer - Stockport LA
  • The Banks Lane Experience
    • The Banks Lane Infant Experience
    • BLXP at School
    • BLXP at home
    • BLXP Extended Offer
    • Talents @BLIS
  • Parents
    • Online Forms
    • Prospectus 2024
    • Home-school Communication
    • Online payments - Scopay
    • Information for Parents - website links
    • Childcare Vouchers
    • HSG Energy Voucher information for parents
    • Safety in the Sun
    • Parental Survey - July 2023
  • Governors
  • Statutory Information
  • Wellbeing
    • Wellbeing Check-in
  • Seesaw - Learning App
    • Seesaw app login
    • Seesaw Help
    • Remote Learning
    • Remote Learning Tips for Families
  • Tales from the Burrows