Parent Forum

Aims of the Parent Forum

•             Raise awareness of the views of our parent/carer community

•             Consult on changes, such as projects, policy proposals and local issues in the school community

•             Explore views on specific concerns or issues

•             Triangulate governor, parent/carer and staff viewpoints

•             Gain support for school projects or goals

Membership

All parents and carers of pupils of our school are automatically members of the Parent Forum.

Code of conduct

As a member of the Parent Forum I agree to:

•             Show respect to all members of this forum, by listening to and respecting a diverse range of opinions

•             Stick to agreed timescales for discussion of topics

•             Maintain confidentiality by not mentioning the names of individual members of the community

•             Avoid discussing individual circumstances or grievances. These issues will be directed via the school’s complaint’s procedure instead.

Frequency of the forum

•             Forum meetings will be held once a half-term, or whenever a pressing issue comes up

•             Forum meetings will last for about 45 minutes.

•             The days of Parent Forum meetings will be varied to enable as many parents/carers as possible to attend. The times will be either 9:00am-9:45am or 2:15-3:00pm.