Governance

FAMILIES IN
PARTNERSHIP

We want parents, carers and members of the local community to be at the heart of our school and the wider Preston Hedges Trust.

 

STRUCTURE

  • Each school in the Trust has its own ‘Families in Partnership group’ made up of the Trustees, the school Principal, elected parents, nominated parents and members of the local community.
  • The elected parent representatives will attend three meetings a year where they will receive updates on developments at the Trust and priorities of the school while having the opportunity to provide feedback and ask any questions.
  • We would also ask our elected parents to attend where possible key school events, such as Sports Days and Parents’ Evenings.
  • As well as elected parents, members will also include figures from the local community and invited parents who may have skills and experience which could benefit the school and wider Trust.
  • The meetings will be open for all parents to attend as and when they wish.
  • There will be three meetings a year with one taking place every big term.

MEMBERSHIP

COMMUNICATION & ROLE

  • All elected and nominated members will be able to access the Trust Governance Professional as required about any matter relating to the group.
  • An overview of each meeting will be included in the Principal’s Newsletter.
  • All elected and nominated parents will have a pen portrait on the school Families in Partnership webpage.
  • Members will be expected to be a voice of our parents and community but not the voice of the parents or community.
  • Moreover, the group is not a place for parents or individuals to discuss their child or an individual child. The group will focus on the school as a whole.

Parklands Primary School, Spinney Hill Road, Northampton NN3 6DW

Part of Preston Hedges Trust. Registered in England & Wales, company no. 08282041.
Registered Office: Preston Hedge’s Primary School, Wootton Hope Drive, Wootton Fields, Northampton NN4 6BU.