Parent Forum and Parent Voice

What is the Parent Forum?

The Parent Forum is a partnership between parents and the school. It is a valuable way to share ideas, views, concerns and make suggestions for improvement.

The aims of the parent forum will be to:

• work together to improve the education provided for our children
• share information, knowledge and skills
• meet in a mutually supportive environment
• further improve communication between parents/carers and staff/governors

The parent forum does not have any statutory responsibilities, duties or powers in the school.

Who can be a part of the Parent Forum?

Any parent/carer of children currently at Preston Primary School are welcome to join any parent forum meeting. The forum will be chaired by Mrs Coates. At times, other members of the school community willalso  attend the meetings depending on the agenda items and what the school feels they would like to share with the parents, such as new initiatives.

Why should I be part of the Parent Forum?

It gives you, the parent, an opportunity to get together on a regular basis with other parents to have your say on what the school is doing well, and suggest ideas of how things could be improved.



What will be discussed at the meetings?

Anything related to improving the school and further developng the partnership between the school and parents. The meetings will be informal and are an oppertunity for an open discussion. Minutes of the meetings awill be taken and these will be accessible on the school's website (see below).It is not the forum to discuss concerns or complaints involving individual children, families or members of staff.

How can I raise a concern?

Come to the meeting and bring it up during the open discussion. If you are unable to attend send an email to Mrs Coates who will be able to address concerns at the meeting.