Engagement/Communication – Crofton Hammond Junior School

We understand that pupils’ learning is maximised when a productive relationship exists between the pupils, parents, governors and staff. School life is a partnership between all of those involved.

We endeavour to use the seven principles of effective support identified by the Thriving Lives Toolkit to reflect on practice and improve provision.

These are:

Ensuring our approach is clear
Wellbeing is supported
Achievement is maximised
Transition is effective
Children are heard
Parents are engaged
Staff are well informed

As a parent:

School communication is via Arbor. It is vital that as a parent you log in daily to ensure you have read the most up to date messages and information.

We use Arbor for day to day communications with parents:

To send out messages and letters
To send out emergency text / SMS messages e.g. school closure due to snow, school trips late back etc.
Parents can use it to pay for school diners
Parents can update their emergency contact information online
Parents can pay for other school items such as trips, music lessons etc
Parents can book parent/guardian consultation appointments (Parents’ Evenings)

Other things to consider:

Do you read the fortnightly newsletter? https://croftonhjs.co.uk/news/

Have you considered volunteering? https://croftonhjs.co.uk/for-parents/volunteering/

Could you help the Friends of School for wider community events? Friends of the School (FOS) – Crofton Hammond Junior School (croftonhjs.co.uk)

Do you know what to ask during parents evenings with the teachers and open sessions with your child? Parent Support – Crofton Hammond Junior School (croftonhjs.co.uk)

Have you looked at the curriculum pages? Curriculum – Crofton Hammond Junior School (croftonhjs.co.uk)

Would you like to be a governor? Governors – Crofton Hammond Junior School (croftonhjs.co.uk)