Get Involved - Parents
Parent and Teacher Association
We are thrilled to announce that we have reformed the PTA and we are full of brilliant ideas to raise money for the children! Watch this space! (If you would like to join the PTA then please contact school.)
Communication with Teachers
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Parents are encouraged to contact their child's teacher via email or the Dojo Messenger system should they want to discuss an issue or ask any questions. Parents may also come into school to speak to a member of staff. It is very important to us as a school to ensure that channels of communication between home and school are open and that any issues are brought to us before they grow. We are very keen to hear your feedback so we can act on it.
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Parents are encouraged to contact their child's teacher via email or the Dojo Messenger system should they want to discuss an issue or ask any questions. Parents may also come into school to speak to a member of staff. It is very important to us as a school to ensure that channels of communication between home and school are open and that any issues are brought to us before they grow. We are very keen to hear your feedback so we can act on it.
Homework
From their admission into the Foundation Class, we hope that the children will share the work which they do in school with their parents and carers. Homework is part of this process, and from the outset, we expect parents and carers to hear their children read. Children are also offered a 'choice' book from the classroom or the library to share at home. As they progress through the school, the children will be given spellings to learn, and Literacy and Numeracy homework to complete, as well as Half Termly Topic homework which fosters creativity. We hope that all parents and carers will encourage and support their children in these activities.
From their admission into the Foundation Class, we hope that the children will share the work which they do in school with their parents and carers. Homework is part of this process, and from the outset, we expect parents and carers to hear their children read. Children are also offered a 'choice' book from the classroom or the library to share at home. As they progress through the school, the children will be given spellings to learn, and Literacy and Numeracy homework to complete, as well as Half Termly Topic homework which fosters creativity. We hope that all parents and carers will encourage and support their children in these activities.
Parents Evenings
Parents are invited into school to discuss their child's progress twice each year, during the Autumn and Spring Terms. An appointment system operates on each occasion which allows parents and staff adequate time for discussion. If evening appointments are inconvenient, then alternative arrangements may be made.
Parents are invited into school to discuss their child's progress twice each year, during the Autumn and Spring Terms. An appointment system operates on each occasion which allows parents and staff adequate time for discussion. If evening appointments are inconvenient, then alternative arrangements may be made.
Useful Links
Useful resources to support your child's learning - Classroom Stuff
http://www.classroomstuff.co.uk/
Support your child's reading including free ebooks - Oxford Owl
http://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/reading-owl/reading
Parent Line Plus
http://www.besomeonetotell.org.uk/
Parenting Advice and Information - NetMums
http://www.netmums.com/
Support your child's education - BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/parents/
Sharecroft Gymnastics Club
http://www.sharecroftgymclub.co.uk/
Blackfordby village information
http://www.leicestershirevillages.com/blackfordby/
Admissions Information
http://www.leics.gov.uk/admissions
Advice On Internet Safety
http://education.gov.uk/a00203036/ukccis-launches-advice-on-child-internet-safety-10-universal-guide
Alcohol Concern
http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
Child Law Advice Line - Legal Advice
http://www.childrenslegalcentre.com
Connexions - Careers & more
http://www.leicester.gov.uk/connexions
Contact a Family Online/Helpline - Learning difficulties & disabilities
http://www.cafamily.org.uk
Counselling Information & Directory
http://counselling-directory.org.uk
Dad Talk - Family life & relationships
http://www.dadtalk.co.uk
Direct Gov - Access to public services
http://www.direct.gov.uk
Family Rights Group Advice Service - Information for child social care
http://www.frg.org.uk
Lesley Clarke (7938) Communications and Engagement Co-ordinator for Leicestershire Police
http://neighbourhoodlink.co.uk
Natwest pocket-money
http://www.natwest-pocketmoney.com
Ofsted Report
http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/120117
One Plus One - Self Help Website
http://www.oneplusone.org.uk
Parents Guide to Head Lice
http://onceaweektakeapeek.com
School Dinners
http://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools-colleges-and-academies/school-food
School Nurse - Sarah Fenwick, based at William Bradford Community College
Tel No: 01455 850763
Talk to Frank
http://www.talktofrank.com
The couple connection - Parent Relationships
http://www.thecoupleconnection.net
http://www.classroomstuff.co.uk/
Support your child's reading including free ebooks - Oxford Owl
http://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/reading-owl/reading
Parent Line Plus
http://www.besomeonetotell.org.uk/
Parenting Advice and Information - NetMums
http://www.netmums.com/
Support your child's education - BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/parents/
Sharecroft Gymnastics Club
http://www.sharecroftgymclub.co.uk/
Blackfordby village information
http://www.leicestershirevillages.com/blackfordby/
Admissions Information
http://www.leics.gov.uk/admissions
Advice On Internet Safety
http://education.gov.uk/a00203036/ukccis-launches-advice-on-child-internet-safety-10-universal-guide
Alcohol Concern
http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
Child Law Advice Line - Legal Advice
http://www.childrenslegalcentre.com
Connexions - Careers & more
http://www.leicester.gov.uk/connexions
Contact a Family Online/Helpline - Learning difficulties & disabilities
http://www.cafamily.org.uk
Counselling Information & Directory
http://counselling-directory.org.uk
Dad Talk - Family life & relationships
http://www.dadtalk.co.uk
Direct Gov - Access to public services
http://www.direct.gov.uk
Family Rights Group Advice Service - Information for child social care
http://www.frg.org.uk
Lesley Clarke (7938) Communications and Engagement Co-ordinator for Leicestershire Police
http://neighbourhoodlink.co.uk
Natwest pocket-money
http://www.natwest-pocketmoney.com
Ofsted Report
http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/120117
One Plus One - Self Help Website
http://www.oneplusone.org.uk
Parents Guide to Head Lice
http://onceaweektakeapeek.com
School Dinners
http://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools-colleges-and-academies/school-food
School Nurse - Sarah Fenwick, based at William Bradford Community College
Tel No: 01455 850763
Talk to Frank
http://www.talktofrank.com
The couple connection - Parent Relationships
http://www.thecoupleconnection.net