Your Guide to Primary Education in Leicestershire
Section 9: As a parent
As a parent how can I help?- Support your child’s school by signing the home/school agreement
- Read the prospectus, annual governors reports and regular newsletters to keep fully informed about what is happening in school
- Attend parents’ evenings and curriculum workshops wherever possible in order to support your child’s learning
- Support school activities such as class assemblies, sports day and concerts
- Support your child’s learning at home and, as they get older, provide a quiet space for homework
- If you have time, offer help with a variety of activities, such as cookery, educational visits and swimming
- If available, support the Parents’ Association
- Consider standing as a Parent Governor and becoming involved in the management of the school
- Vote in the election of Parent Governors and support the candidate with your views
- Make every effort to get to know the head and staff so that you feel comfortable in airing your views or concerns
- Try to work harmoniously with the school as your child will benefit from close collaboration between home and school
- Help your child’s school to remain a safe and pleasant environment by leaving the car at home and walking with them to and from school as much as possible.
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Since the introduction of the Children Act 1989, separated or divorced parents who do not have their children living with them normally, have the same rights and responsibilities as other parents.
Here and throughout this document “parents” should be taken to include all those with parental responsibility, including corporate parents and carers.
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