Parent Partnership

At Marlcliffe Primary, we believe that strong partnerships between home and school play a vital role in children’s learning and wellbeing. Research consistently shows that effective parental engagement can significantly enhance pupils’ progress, with studies indicating an average of four months’ additional learning over a school year when parents are actively involved. 

Communication and Consultation

Parents/carers are invited to two consultation evenings each year, in the Autumn and Spring terms.

• The Autumn meeting provides an early opportunity for parents/carers and teachers to get to know one another, share key information, discuss targets and agree on how we can work together for the benefit of each child.
• The Spring meeting reviews progress, celebrates achievements and sets new goals. This is also accompanied by children receiving an Interim report.

We encourage all parents/carers to attend as positive communication between home and school has been shown to support pupil motivation, behaviour and academic progress.

In the Summer Term, every child also receives a detailed written report summarising achievements and outlining next steps.

Supporting Learning at Home

Reception, KS1 and Y3/4 pupils take home simplified reading record books. We ask parents/carers to check these regularly and use them as a two-way communication tool with the class teacher.

Children across school are set home learing and we ask that families support their children with the completition of this where possible.

Open Communication

We welcome parents/carers into school or by phone and email, to share any questions or concerns so that issues can be addressed promptly. While brief conversations can take place at the start of the school day, after-school discussions are preferable to avoid delaying the start of lessons.

Workshops and Information Sessions

Throughout the year, we offer workshops and information sessions to help parents/carers understand current educational approaches and provide guidance on how to support learning at home. We always beging the year with a Phase Information meeting that privides an opportunity for us to share with you the curriculum, expectations and general information about the phase your child is in. We also hold regular "Showcases" across the year which allow children to share their learning with families. 

Working Together

Education is most effective when teachers, parents/carers and pupils work in partnership. Our Home–School Agreement outlines the roles and responsibilities that help create a positive and supportive learning environment for every child.

Parental involvement in the classroom is warmly welcomed. Parents/carers often support individual or small-group work in reading, maths and practical activities or accompany classes on educational visits. Parents/carers with specialist skills also enrich children’s learning by sharing their expertise. Please speak to your child’s class teacher if you would like to volunteer either regularly or occasionally.