NEWS UPDATE

The Parent Council has a new legal function to play in addition to its current role. New legislation, following on from consultations, requires that the school handbook is drawn up in a partnership between staff, parents and pupils.

The next Parent Council meeting has crucial work in discussing this, holding it's AGM, and in appointing new office bearers. The school has agreed to help parents find a suitable date and time.



ROLE OF THE PARENT COUNCIL

• Support the school in its work with pupils
• represent the views of all parents
• encourage links between the school, parents, pupils, pre-school groups and the wider community
• report back to all the parents in the school (called the Parent Forum)
• play a role in the appointment of headteachers and depute headteachers
• support the school and pupils during school inspections.



Some Useful Links to more about Parent Council

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