The Parents Council meets once a term to discuss issues of interest to parents and the senior staff of the school.  It is a chance for parents to advise the school about what they would like to see changed and for the leadership of the school to "sound out" parents on issues about the school's priorities.

The Parents Council has, so far, looked at communication issues, including parents evening and reports, Language College proposals, Behaviour Policy and the website.  Their views helped shape school policy and have led to operational changes.

Membership

• Up to 20 parents with children in the school from September 2006
• At least 2 members of the school's Senior Leadership Team
• Chaired by the Headteacher (in the first instance)
• At least 1 member of the school's Governing Body

Remit

• Shape the future direction of the school by advising the Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body

• To advise the school on issues for review which directly affect parents (eg Reports and Parents' Evenings)

• To raise appropriate issues of concern with the Senior Leadership Team

Meetings

• The group will meet once a term.
• Agendas will be drawn up by the Chair and circulated to parents. Members can add items for discussion by contacting the Headteacher.
• Any Other Business to be notified to the Chair before the meeting.
   
• Meetings to be minuted and minutes circulated.

Contact: Kay Taylor, Headteacher