Parent Forum
What is the Parent Forum?
The Parent Forum is a partnership between parents and the school. It is a valuable way to share ideas, views, concerns and make suggestions for improvement.
The aims of the Parent Forum will be to:
- work together to improve the education provided for our children
- share information, knowledge and skills
- meet in a mutually supportive environment
- further improve communications between parent/carers and staff/governors
The parent forum does not have any statutory responsibilities, duties or powers in the school.
Who can be part of the parent forum?
Any parent/carer of children currently at Forsbrook CE Primary School is welcome to join any parent forum meeting. The forum will be chaired by Mrs Cooke, our headteacher. At times other members of the school community will also attend the meetings depending on the agenda items and what the school feels they would like to share with the parents, such as new initiatives or changes in policy.
If you wish to become one of our school forum representatives, please send an email to our school office admin2@forsbrook.staffs.sch.uk and we will add you to our representatives list.
Why should I be part of the parent forum?
It gives you, the parent, an opportunity to get together on a regular basis with other parents to have your say on what the school is doing well, and suggest ideas of how things could be improved. You also have the opportunity to influence school policy and practice by sharing your own views and experiences.
How often will the Parent Forum meet?
Every term for about an hour. These meetings currently take place virtually, but on occasions, they will take place in school.
What will be discussed at the meetings?
Anything related to improving the school and further developing the partnership between the school and parents. The meetings will be informal and are on opportunity for an open discussion. Minutes of the meetings will be taken and these will be accessible on the school’s website (see below).
It is not the forum to discuss concerns or complaints involving individual children, families or members of staff.
How can I raise an issue?
Come to the meeting and bring it up during the open discussion (AOB). If you are unable to attend, send an email to the school office or one of our school forum representatives and they will pass it onto Mrs Cooke who will bring it up at the meeting.
