GOVERNANCE

FAMILIES IN
PARTNERSHIP

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PURPOSE

The primary focus of the Families in Partnership model is to ensure the Trust communicates and engages with our school communities, becoming ‘anchor institutions’ in their local area.

We want parents, carers, and members of the local community to be at the heart of our Trust.

MEMBERSHIP

Each school has its own Families in Partnership group made up of Trustees, the school Principal, elected parents and members of the school community. The meetings are also open to all members of the school community to join.

All elected and nominated representatives will adhere to the Nolan Principles of Public Office and safeguarding requirements.

The role of the elected parents is to provide feedback on school priorities, ethos and direction, ‘championing’ school achievements, developing local links for learning and employment, and providing a link to the school community.

Our elected members provide feedback from the community; raising concerns and helping to shape the work of the school and Trust.

HOW IT WORKS

At each meeting, the group receives updates on developments at the Trust and priorities of the school whilst having the opportunity to provide feedback and ask any questions.

There is also a section to discuss any local matters affecting the school or the school community. Items can be added to the agenda by elected parents or raised at the meeting by members of the community.

OUR AIM

Our long-term goal is for our schools to become anchor institutions within our communities, thereby ensuring that the Trust and school has a depth of understanding of the communities we serve.

We believe our Families in Partnership groups are the way to achieve this aim.

Below is a list of all our Families in Partnership members:

School

Name

Role

Buckton Fields

Rachael Ball

Steph Couzens

Elected

Holne Chase

Tom Barlex

Robert Brice