At Sacred Heart Primary, we greatly value our partnership with parents and carers and recognise that working together is essential in supporting every child’s learning, progress, and wellbeing. We are committed to maintaining open, regular, and meaningful communication so that parents feel informed, involved, and empowered in their child’s education.

We aim to involve parents in a variety of ways, which may include:

• Regular communication and meetings: Parents are encouraged to stay in regular contact and can arrange meetings with class teachers, the SENDCo, and support staff to discuss their child’s progress, needs, and any concerns. This ensures a consistent, open, and collaborative approach, with shared understanding and support for the child’s development.
• Shared target setting and progress updates: Learning Support Plans, and Pupil Passports are developed and reviewed in partnership with parents, helping them to clearly see what their child is working towards, what they have achieved, and their next steps in learning.
• Review meetings and Parents’ Evenings: These provide a formal opportunity to discuss academic progress, wellbeing, and any additional support needs. They also allow us to review the impact of support and interventions and agree next steps to best support the child’s development.
• Clear communication of school life: An up-to-date events planner and regular information shared via the school website help parents stay informed about key dates, activities, and opportunities throughout the term.
• Parent workshops and SEND coffee mornings: These sessions offer opportunities for parents to gain further understanding of SEND practices, share experiences, and learn strategies to support their child at home.
• Parental voice in decision-making: Parents are actively encouraged to share their views on planned provision, Annual Reviews, and Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) documentation. Their insights are highly valued and play a key role in shaping support and provision.

Through these approaches, we ensure that parents and carers are genuine partners in their child’s education, working closely with us to help every child achieve, succeed, and thrive.