FAMILY LEARNING

BECOMING INVOLVED IN SCHOOL

The school values the important part that parents play in their children’s education and sees partnership with parents as an effective way of enhancing children’s achievements and promoting better school ethos and communication.

Home Learning Guide

Produced by a group of staff and parents, in consultation with pupils, to provide support and ideas for parents.

**Watch out for upcoming videos with strategies to help your child**

 

 

Home–School Partnerships

At Grange parents are encouraged to be involved in the life of the school in a number of ways. These are just a few examples and staff are always keen to take on board new ideas and suggestions which allow parents to share their skills and to feel part of the school community.

The school also encourages parents to be involved with children’s learning.

Opportunities for Parental Involvement:

Parent Council and Grange Gabbers give you as parents the opportunity to help support and advise us what we can do to help you and your children whilst developing the school to give your children the best start in life.

Other ways include:

• Helping in the pre-school class
• Art/Craft activities
• Sharing knowledge and expertise in some aspect of the curriculum, e.g. topic talk, history, science, health.
• Practical activities in science, maths, social subjects, health education (e.g. first aid) or technology
• Reading stories to groups of children, playing reading/phonics games
• Supervising board games
• Teaching playground games
• Golden Time activities e.g. Board games, art and craft in small groups
• Running or assisting to run a Lunch Club
• Supporting educational visits/trips
• School concerts – making costumes, props, supervision of children
• Road safety – Cycle Training

Outwith the school day:

• Fundraising events
• Trips e.g. sporting events, concerts
• Extra-curricular activities e.g. coaching sports/art clubs/country dancing/school grounds – maintenance of garden/allotment areas.

If you wish to be a regular parent helper, PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) checks have to be completed. Please discuss this with staff.

All parents are invited to attend two Learner Led conferences throughout the year. At these meetings your child will take the lead on telling you how they are progressing with their learning. This is also an opportunity for parents to hear how they can best support their child’s progress.