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

2. 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

3. Welcome and Introductions

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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…

9. 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

10. Any Other Business

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