St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

What is Parent Forum?

The Parent Forum aims to discuss a range of issues and offer opinion on a variety of subjects relating to school life. Although it is not be a decision making body, the forum has the opportunity to influence decisions through an open dialogue with the Headteacher and/or senior staff.  The forum will meet at different times and agenda items are  usually linked to the findings of a questionnaire to give it a specific focus. It is a genuine attempt to seek the views of parents and develop a stronger partnership, by improving understanding through communication.

In summary, the forum will aim to achieve the following outcomes... 

• To listen to the voice of St Benedict's Catholic Primary School parents
• For Parents' views to impact positively on school life
• To debate information about the school and its activities
• To help identify issues Parents may want the Parent Forum to work on in school
• To work in partnership with staff
• To enjoy taking part in the life of the school in whatever way they can

Equally, the forum should not be used for the following purposes...

• For a parent to vent their personal issues.  For example - something they are not happy about in relation to school or a member of staff
• For a parent to raise concerns or issues about another family or member of the community

If a parent uses the Parent Forum in such ways, or becomes aggressive (physically or verbally), then they will be asked to leave.

It is important to note that the group does not have any statutory responsibilities, duties or powers in the school, but it will help us to communicate more effectively with our parent community.

Any notes from these meetings are shared with all parents and are posted on this page.