Parent Carer Forum
Venn Academy Trust’s parent carer forum brings together parents across the trust.
The forum meets each term to discuss topics important to you and the trust and for the benefit of your children.
Aims of the forum
- To learn about the school community and parental viewpoints
- Raise awareness of the views of our parent community
- Share information, knowledge and skills
- Strengthen links with the community
- Triangulate viewpoints of trustees/governors, parent/carers and staff
- Consult on changes, school policy proposals and local issues in the school community.
Membership
- Chair of Trustees
- Trust Lead and Accounting Officer
- Up to three parent/carers from each school. In the event more than three volunteers express an interest, a parent/carers vote will take place.
Code of conduct
As a member of the parent carer forum, I agree to:
- Show respect to all members of the forum, by listening to and respecting a diverse range of opinions
- Maintain confidentiality on matters discussed and by not mentioning the names of individual members of the school community
- Have the best interests of all children and their parent/carers, e.g. not discussing your own child’s issues
- Avoid discussing individual circumstances. These issues will be directed to the school office.
Meetings
- Held once a term
- Held remotely by Microsoft Teams (your school can provide a device and space for you to join the meeting if required)
- Expected duration of each meeting is one hour.
Find out more:
If you would like to find out more contact:
What do you like about the teachers?
“They make me feel safe.”
What is your favourite subject and why? –
“Maths because I love numbers and adding.”
What would you say to a child who is worried about joining this school?
“Be yourself. It’s a great school and you’ll fit in.”
What would you say to a child who is worried about joining this school?
“We will look after you and help you.”
What do you like about the teachers?
“They are helpful and kind.”
What is your favourite subject and why?
“English because I love writing stories and poems.”
What is your favourite subject and why?
“Art because it calms me down and it’s great fun.”
What is the best thing you have done in school?
“The best thing I’ve done at school was going to William’s Den and building my own den.”
What is the best thing you have done in school?
“Everything. I enjoy every single second of school.”
What is the best thing you have done in school?
“I enjoy the school trips to the museum so I can learn.”
What is your favourite subject and why? –
“I love P.E. because I am a real sports person and enjoy being creative.”
What is the best thing you have done in school?
“I really enjoy playing for the school football team.”
What is the best thing you have done in school?
“I love the school trips and when we go to the church to sing.”
What do you like about the teachers?
“They tell jokes and help us learn.”
What is your favourite subject and why?
“Topic and Art are my favourite lessons because they push me to my limits and are fun.”
What is your favourite subject and why?
“Art because I like drawing and sometimes my work goes on the wall.”