Parents have an important role to play in helping children to learn effectively at school.

We do all we can to inform parents about what and how their children are learning by:

• Sharing information at the start of each term, which outlines the topic that the children will be studying.
• Holding parents’ evenings each term.
• Sending parents annual reports.
• Keeping the website and Studybugs up to date.
• Explaining to parents how they can support their children with homework.

Parents support their child’s learning in school by:

• Promoting a positive attitude towards school and learning.
• Ensuring that their child has the best attendance record possible and that children arrive on time so they don't miss the start of the lesson.
• Ensuring that their child is equipped for school with the correct uniform and PE kit.
• Informing school of anything that might affect a child’s behaviour or learning.

Wisdom Wellbeing - support for our families

Your responses to our recent parent survey highlighted positive relationships built on mutual trust and respect and strong

confidence in our staff’s ability to support and safeguard pupils. However, you also told us that there are

areas where we can do more—particularly in improving how the MAT supports families and how we

respond to concerns or questions relating to wellbeing.

One theme that emerged strongly across the survey was the need for timely, accessible and high[1]quality support for parents and carers, especially when children are experiencing emotional or wellbeing challenges.

In response to this feedback, and as part of our ongoing commitment to support every child and every family, we are pleased to announce the launch of a new Parent and Caregiver Helpline through Howdens Insurance and Health Assured.

From today, all parents and carers across the MAT will have free, confidential access to a dedicated 24/7 helpline, designed to offer guidance, reassurance and expert advice whenever you need it. This service is available 365 days a year, including evenings, weekends and school holidays.

Trained counsellors are on hand to provide you with immediate advice on a wide range of concerns

affecting children or young people, including:

• Anxiety and worries about school or friendships

• Social phobias or low confidence

• Depression or persistent sadness

• Eating disorders

• Risk-taking behaviours, including substance use

• Suicidal thoughts or self-harm

• ADHD or behavioural concerns

They support you as the caregiver, recognising the emotional challenges that can come with supporting

a child. Counsellors can also advise on:

• How to speak to your child about difficult topics

• How to identify triggers or stressors affecting your child

• Sourcing counselling or medical support

• When to involve your GP

• Signposting to support available in school and beyond

Parents also have access to the free Wisdom, health and mental wellbeing app. The app is designed to

help you track your wellness and support your mental health and resilience.

All information you need is included on the link below.