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FORGE VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL

WE NEED YOU!

 

Forge Valley Community School is unique in Sheffield as being a parent led school and indeed is one of only a small group of schools in the country which is parent-led. This is therefore a fantastic opportunity for you to become part of that and help us make our vision a reality.

 

We believe that parents have a vital role to play, not only in their own child's achievements, but also in the life of the school and the wellbeing of its pupils.

 

We want all parents/carers who have children at the school to become part of the life at the school and we aim to achieve that by setting up a Parent Council.

 

If your son or daughter is a pupil at Forge Valley Community School then you as the parent or primary carer of your child automatically become a member of the Parent Council.  How big or small a role you undertake within the Parent Council is up to you but we hope that you will work with us and see the benefits for all involved.

 

If you would like to become involved in helping us set up a new group run by parents for parents then please come along to our next meeting on Wednesday 5 May 2010 at 6.30pm - 8.30pm at The Robin Hood public house, Greaves Lane, Stannington, Sheffield S6 6BG

 

So that we have an idea of likely numbers at the meeting, would you please send an email to enquiries@forgevalley.sheffield.sch.uk indicating if you will be able to come to the meeting or wish to become involved at a future date in this exciting opportunity.

 

 

Why should I get involved?

 

Benefits for Children

 

• Children behave better and achieve more  when their parents are involved in their education
• Parents will receive advice and information about how to support their child's learning
• Any concerns can be resolved more quickly when parents have a positive relationship with the school

 

Benefits for Parents

 

• Parents have a forum in which they can come together, share ideas and put forward their views to the head teacher and governing body of the school
• They get support and advice to help and encourage their children with their learning
• They have more information about their children's education and the quality of that education
• They can build their own confidence, skills and social networks leading to personal development and increased employability

 

Benefits for Schools

 

• The school can develop a better understanding of the views and needs of parents and how they might address them
• Parents contribute time, ideas and skills which compliment the ideas, skills and expertise of staff and governors
• Parent councils enable the school to keep parents informed and allow them to be part of decision making processes

 

 

We believe that the Parent Council can have a huge contribution to the life of the school.  With the help of parents, a whole new range of possibilities can develop, such as:

 

• Provision of after school clubs
• Setting up social events for parents
• Setting up volunteer groups of parents to support reading in school
• Development and discussion of policies, e.g. healthy eating, homework and school travel plans
• Arranging workshops on how parents can support their children
• Arranging welcome events and information

 

 

Forge Valley Parent Council

The Department for Children, Schools and Families has produced a leaflet containing useful information about Parent Councils.

 

You can view the leaflet by following this link:

 

Setting up a Parent Council