Communication Strategy

We must prioritise communication in school to foster strong relationships and knowledge among students, parents, and staff. By working together closely, we can achieve success.

Principles of communication

A strong communication strategy ensures that every member of our community feels valued and in turn values the aims and vision of the school. Therefore, our guiding principles for all school communication must be:

• Clear, accurate and precise
• Inclusive to the whole school community
• Improving our school by listening to each other
• Creating effective systems for feedback.

 Benefits of effective communication

Communication between home and school benefits the student the most, resulting in one of many positive outcomes:

• Boost Academic performance.
• A more positive outlook on learning.
• A sense of empowerment and self-assurance.
• Improved Relationships with parents, peers, and teachers.
• Regular attendance in class

Monitoring quality

To achieve the best communication:

• We will ensure messages are consistent through all forms of school communication (emails, briefings, conversations, meetings, newsletters etc.).
• We will monitor the quality of information going from the school, with the senior leadership team approving all letters and other messages to parents (including via, website, text message, letter etc)

Shared Responsibility

It is the responsibility of parents to stay informed about school events and opportunities by accessing information such as newsletters, twitter, reading letters and text messages. If you require more information, you should communicate with teachers, the office team, or the school leadership team.

It is important to verify any information heard from other parents before repeating it, as spreading misinformation can be harmful.

Communication Channels

This is not an exhaustive list and different forms of communication will be used at different times when appropriate.