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 Murphy, 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. This is currently under review in the light of Covid restrictions and changes made during the academic year 2020 – 2021.
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.
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. This is currently under review in the light of Covid restrictions and changes made during the academic year 2020 – 2021.
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.