Dear Parents and Carers,

Strood Academy is committed to improving communication with parents. This letter highlights new phone system features, improved response times, and extended out-of-hours service. It also provides updates on school events and welcomes feedback.

We recently conducted a parent survey, and one area highlighted for improvement was communication. We appreciate your feedback and have implemented several initiatives, including weekly bulletins, social media updates, increased pastoral support, drop-in sessions, and a redesigned website.

We are committed to further improvement and are pleased to announce a revised communication strategy starting May 13th:

• Enhanced Phone System: A more detailed dial plan will connect you directly to the department you need.

• Improved Response Time: Streamlined internal systems will ensure timely responses to inquiries.

• Extended Out-of-Hours Service: Leave messages for the appropriate department during evenings and weekends.

School Updates

• We welcomed the Strood Board to visit lessons, meet pupils and staff, and experience our school community.

• Year 11 and Year 13 exams continue. Pupils are well-prepared, and staff dedication ensures their success.

• Our first outreach session kicked off with a PE session for over 80 Year 4-6 children. The Art department hosts the next session next week – over 100 are already signed up!

For more information, please visit our website.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing all pupils back on Monday at 8:30 am.

Have a restful weekend.

Regards,

Jon Richardson 

Principal 

Strood Academy 

STRUCTURE OF THE DAY 

ATTENDANCE

Since the new year, we have come together as a community to reflect on all we have achieved so far. This includes:

• Introducing and embedding routines for students such as morning line ups and the assembly protocol

• Focusing on combating 'Culture Killers' such as poor uniform standards and use of foul and inappropriate language

• Implementing a standardised homework policy across the academy

• Promoting students' extra curricular interests and hobbies through a range of lunchtime and after school clubs and activities

• Further improving communication with parents and carers through events such as face-to-face Parents Evenings and Parent Voice Forums

We are immensely proud of the progress we have made so far, and while acknowledging that we are still at the very beginning of our Vision 2028 journey, we are looking forward to the successes we will continue to achieve along the way.