Parents/Guardians/Carers as Parents

The current pandemic has affected the way in which we are able to engage with parents, and this may change further depending on how the pandemic progresses. For the latest information, please contact the school. We believe that much of the strength of the school lies in the positive relationships between staff, pupils and their parents. These relationships must be nurtured by a healthy exchange of information between teachers and pupils, between home and school. We always welcome parental interest in the welfare of our pupils. Whatever the nature of the issue, you can be assured of our help.

The school works very hard to keep parents informed regarding their child’s progress and any key decisions being made about their education. This includes:

Parents’ evenings

Progress checks

Target Setting

Information on the school website

The support of parents in their children’s education is key to the success of young people. Taking time with them, discussing work, practicing language, helping them manage their homework and encouraging responsibility are important ways of supporting children’s learning. The school always seek to involve parents in any key decisions about their child’s education and keep parents informed about progress.

Parent Council is a group of parents selected to represent all parents of children at the school. Any parent who wishes to raise an issue for the Parent Council to consider can do so by contacting knockbreck.primarymid@highlandpc.co.uk

Parents are kept up-to-date with events both in and out of school with a termly newsletter and other notes when required. Parents are invited to the school for Parents’ Evenings twice a year. Appointments are made with parents and members of staff to discuss pupil progress at these times. Parents are also welcome to make appointments with staff at any time if they wish to discuss any particular problem.

Parents are also invited to open afternoons/evenings twice a year, to allow you to chat to your own child/children about their own learning and look at their profiles.

Additional information evenings/open afternoons are held when interest is expressed or the need arises.

Parents will also receive a learning snapshot in terms 1, 2 and 3 and an overview report in Term 4.