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 are:

• 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 parents/carers and staff

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 whose child/children are currently at St Martin's Primary School is welcome to attend any parent forum meeting.  Meetings are advertised on Class Dojo and School Calendar.  The forum will be chaired by Mrs Giles. 

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 about what the school is doing well, and suggest ideas about how things could be improved.

How often will the Parent Forum meet?

Once a term for about an hour. 

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 an 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.  If you are unable to attend, email the school office on smp.office@education.gg and they will pass it onto Mrs Giles who will raise it at the meeting for you.