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PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

Whatever we do at Branksome Heath, can only be successful if we have the support and co-operation of parents.  This partnership is vital if children are to make progress through the Middle School.

Throughout the year, parents will have the opportunity to meet with the class teacher as well as receiving a report on the progress made and targets set for the future.  This reporting will include National Curriculum Assessment at the end of Key Stage 2.  As well as this 'formal' reporting, parents will be kept informed of the different aspects of the curriculum to be studied and we hope this will give an insight into what and how children learn, the materials that we use and the experiences the children receive.

Another important aspect of our school/home partnership is the opportunity for parents to help in school.  We often have parents' help on school visits and some come to assist in class, but we are always open to offers of help and if you feel that you would like to contribute, please do contact the school for details on how you can help.

Provision is made for a number of parent representatives on the governing body of the school with the term of office being for 4 years, although this could be shorter if the child leaves school.  All parents/guardians of children at the school are eligible to vote or stand for election.  Governors prepare an Annual Parents' Meeting to which all parents are invited by letter.  A written report on the work in school is circulated before this meeting.

We are keen to develop the partnership with our parents, who we hope are fully involved in their children's learning.  If worries occur or problems arise, parents should contact the school in order to seek a solution.  We can only fully meet the needs of our children and their parents if there is an active involvement in the life of the school and comments on the service we provide.

Parents/guardians are warmly welcomed to come along to our termly Friends of Branksome Heath Association meetings.  We organise discos, karaoke evenings, quiz nights, as well as our important annual Summer Fair.