St Mark’s C of E Primary Academy Parents’ Forum 8th February 2017

Almighty God, We pray for our school Almighty God, We pray for our school. We give thanks for our staff, pupils, parents and governors. We ask for your encouragement to us all. Help us to take stock of our journey, to acknowledge achievements and be clear-sighted about improvements under way. Bring insight to our meeting and understanding to our hearts. We ask this through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen

Welcome and Introductions

Aims of the Parent Forum Aims and Objectives To promote partnership between the school, its pupils and parents to enhance relationships To work in partnership with the school to create a welcoming school which is inclusive for all parents and pupils. To create a forum for opinions, concerns and ideas relating to the education and welfare of pupils. To develop and engage in activities which support the education and welfare of the pupils

Last meeting -Main issues discussed Improving the school environment Playground improvements Enhanced educational opportunities for our children Pupil numbers STOP PRESS: Garden Grant awarded £2000 Roof, toilets and fire precaution work – total of £332,500 allocated from Reach 2. Meeting with Regional Surveyor this Friday Playground pergola on the way! Elizabeth Tarr next half term – Identity Project. Christian Griffin after Easter – wall project. I am also investigating language clubs Advertising and promoting the school Main points raised Actions

SIAMS report - strengths Ambitious strategic Christian vision for the school that is bringing about rapid and sustained improvement Christian values underpin the school Daily collective worship is an important part of school life Effective alliance of Trust and Diocese has created a school that is clear about its Christian character and how it impacts on pupils’ personal and academic development Strong partnership of school and parish church

SIAMS report – next steps Establish a school-wide understanding of spirituality : to develop deep questioning to encourage deep reflection to develop skills of reflection, enquiry and analysis in RE lessons Provide teachers with the training they need to improve their subject knowledge of faiths and beliefs

11 before 11 Update Whole school - Manikin challenge Year 5 - Starry night sleepover Year R – Theatre visit Year 6 – messing about on the (frozen) water Year 3 Graffiti and sculpture art Year 4 ride a large animal Year 2 compose a song and record it Year 1Flash mob dance So far… Still to come…

Current Achievement Although last year’s attainment was below national, progress made was in line and above Key Stage , Early Years and Phonics all above the national We set ambitious targets for children across the school and support teachers to meet (or exceed) them Current attainment and progress across the school is regularly monitored by leaders, governors, Reach 2 and Diocese advisors and is good across the school

Any Other Business

Next meeting dates Best times for meetings? Thursday 18th May – to be confirmed