Parent Partners
Winterbourne Academy values the partnership between school and home and are committed to giving parents a voice in whole-school improvement.
Our termly Parent Partner meetings provide an opportunity for parents and carers to share feedback, discuss key priorities, and contribute to the ongoing development of our school community.
If you would like to join the group and come along to a meeting, please email us at enquiries@winterbourneacademy.org.uk.
What is Parent Partners?
Our Parent Partners forum provides a valuable opportunity for parents and carers to engage with the school, share feedback, and stay informed about key developments. Through regular meetings, parents can learn more about the school’s priorities, contribute to discussions on potential changes, and connect with other members of the school community.
We are committed to ensuring that Parent Partners reflects the diverse voices of our school community and welcome all parents and carers who would like to be involved in shaping the school’s future.
Participation in Parent Partners is informal and requires less commitment than joining the School Improvement Committee (Governors), while still offering a meaningful way to influence school decisions.
The benefits of Parent Partners
Being part of Parent Partners provides valuable opportunities for both the Academy and parents to work together in a meaningful way. Key benefits include:
- Collaborative problem-solving - the school works with parents and carers to find effective solutions to key issues.
- Influence on school strategy - Parental feedback plays a vital role in shaping how school policies and initiatives are implemented.
- Stronger school-home relationships – The school gains a deeper understanding of parents’ experiences, concerns and perspectives.
- A supportive forum – Parents and carers have a dedicated space to express their views, share ideas and connect with others in the school community.
Parent Partners provides a valuable platform for parents and carers to share their ideas, opinions and feedback with the school and its leadership team, including the Governors. It allows the school to better understand parents' views on important decisions and the strategic direction of the school, while also supporting the School Improvement Committee in its work to enhance student well-being.
Parents and carers not only care about educational achievement but also value a positive school ethos and a wide range of extracurricular activities that enrich their children's experience beyond the classroom.
While the School Improvement Committee retains its role as the decision-maker and strategic leader of the school, Parent Partners plays a crucial consultative and advisory role. It strengthens the voice of parents and carers, enabling them to influence decisions and actively contribute to school development. Parents and carers are key drivers of both their children's success and the ongoing improvement of the school system as a whole.
