Parents and Carers

Positive Relationships

Building positive relationships with parents and families are a priority at Herbert Thompson Primary School. We invest in building relationships with families and as result the school has achieved the Investors in Families Award. We are starting to prepare for our re-accreditation.

Home School Agreement

The school asks all parents to sign a Home School Agreement on an annual basis. This agreement includes the requirements of school and home and of details use of photographs and internet use. A copy of this can be obtained from Reception.

Appointments with Staff

Parents/Carers are always welcome to come in to meet with class teachers to discuss any worries or ask questions. The teachers and many support staff come on to the yard after school every day with the children, so you will usually be able to see your child’s teacher for a brief chat whenever you wish. The teachers are always eager to talk to mums and dads and share any good news of the day, so keep an eye out. If you would like to speak to your child’s class teacher for longer, please arrange an appointment with the school secretary, who will give you an appointment slip to complete. If there is a problem at home that might be affecting your child in school, it is important you tell us about it. You can either speak to your child’s teacher or make an appointment with Mrs. Marsh, Mrs. Jones or Mrs Moore. They will always contact you if they are concerned about your child.

Reports to Parents

Every term you will get a Progress Report Card about your child. It will give you an overview about how your child is doing at school. More detailed written reports are given at the end of the Summer Term. Details of the National Curriculum levels attained by the children in Year 2 and Year 6 will be included. Parent Consultations Meetings are held twice a year in the Autumn and Spring Terms. This will give you an opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and find out about how they have settled into their class. These meetings are so important for your children’s success at school so please make every effort to attend. You are of course welcome to contact the teachers at other times if you have any worries or concerns.

Parents and Carers - Ensuring your child is ready for learning

In order for your child to have a settled start to the day, please ensure they:

• Are in bed and asleep early each night

• Have had breakfast before school or go to breakfast club

• Have a water bottle to drink plenty of water

• Complete all set homework

• Arrive in school on time every day

• Have excellent attendance (at least 95% or above)

Letters/Newsletters/Leaflets/Headteacher Updates

A newsletter/Headteacher Update will be sent out monthly via our social media channels to make sure that everyone knows about any matters of concern, important dates and events happening in the school. You can also find copies of this on the school website. There will also be occasional letters sent home, so please check your child’s school bag and their coat pockets.

In the school entrance you will also find Promoting Partnership Leaflets which inform you about a range of things, policies and procedures at Herbert Thompson. Copies of these are also on the school website.

We also update our website with key information. Twitter and Closed Facebook Group Please check out our Twitter Account - @htpschool and Closed Facebook Group (Herbert Thompson 2020) for regular updates and important information. Friends of Herbert Thompson Our mums, dads and other important adults can help the school in lots of ways. We all enjoy having parents working within the school and if you want to offer your help please contact the office or speak to your child’s class teacher.

Parent Council

Parent Council meets half-termly with Mrs Richards and Mrs Dickson. It meets to ensure that mums, dads and guardians have a say in how our school can be improved.