Parents

Parents are encouraged to become involved in the life of Hathern School through a variety of activities. The school has a thriving and supportive Friends P.T.A, of which parents are automatically members. Parents' evenings are held in the autumn, spring and summer terms for parents to discuss their child's progress and to look at developments made in relation to previously agreed targets between pupil and teacher. There are also curriculum evenings which introduce parents to particular aspects of their child's education such as the teaching of reading, of numbers and special needs provision. We hope to listen to suggestions which parents make and demystify the processes of teaching and learning for them, so we can all work together with greater understanding.

Complaints:

Under the new Education Reform Act, parents have the right to make a complaint regarding the curriculum provided at the school or, indeed, other matters. A full copy of the procedures for making such complaints is held at the school for parents who wish to consult it.

Under normal circumstances it is hoped that parents who have concerns about their child's education would wish to discuss the matter fully with the Teaching Staff and Headteacher, with a view to satisfactorily resolving the matter without invoking the official complaints procedure.

We aim to be an open and friendly school and encourage parents to talk with teaching staff about any worries as they arise. All situations that may seem to be problems are tackled immediately once we are fully aware of them. Please talk to us!


Click here to download Partnership with Parents Statement
Click here to download Helper and Volunteer guidelines
Click here to download school Complaints Policy