PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

School staff are very aware of the value of sharing the responsibility for the education of our children with their parents. Strong home/school links are invaluable in maintaining the good relationships already established between parents and staff. We greatly appreciate the time and commitment, which so many of our parents give.

As part of our developing partnership programme we hold a series of workshops for the parents of primary one children, dealing with aspects of the Early Stages curriculum. These take place during school hours while the children attend school. Parents are invited to bring their children along for a number of pre-school visits. While parents examine details of our maths and language provision, the children will take part in various fun activities with the classroom assistant and teaching staff. Workshops are planned to inform and reassure parents who are new to the school. Although this is an optional activity, we value the time spent with parents highly.

Parents are invited to be involved in any aspect of our school day. They help with various activities including working with groups in class, working with classroom assistants, helping at playtime and lunchtimes, and are welcome to come along and support any event outwith school hours. Each adult brings personal skills, individual experience, talents and knowledge, which contribute to the children’s school experience.

Other parents help us by organising extra curricular activities, escorting children on educational outings and to swimming lessons, etc.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PARENTS INVOLVED IN ACTIVITIES WITH THE CHILDREN MUST HOLD A DISCLOSURE FOR LOGANS PRIMARY SCHOOL.

We are very aware of the need to have good communications between parents and school. Newsletters are sent home monthly to keep parents informed of school activities and we would recommend the reading of the Parent Council Minutes.

Communication is a two way process and it is important parents inform the class teacher or promoted staff of any concerns, complains or changes in family circumstances, as soon as possible so that we can work together to resolve any difficulties.