Parental Engagement
WORKING TOGETHER. LISTENING. FOR THE FUTURE.
Parental Engagement & Co-Production at Calthorpe Academy
At Calthorpe Academy, we believe the strongest outcomes happen when families, learners and school staff work together in genuine partnership.
Our parental engagement approach is built around:
- 🤝 Trust
- 💬 Communication
- 👥 Co-production
- 🎯 Shared decision-making
- 🌱 Preparation for Adulthood
- ❤️ Positive relationships
We value the knowledge, experiences and aspirations of parents and carers and recognise the important role families play in supporting learner progress, wellbeing and independence.
Working Together Throughout The Year
We have a year-round approach to partnership and co-production that supports our learners to make progress, build independence and prepare for meaningful futures.
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Together we support:
- Wellbeing
- Communication
- Independence
- Learning
- Community Inclusion
- Preparation for adulthood
💬Communication and Connection
Home–School Communication Books
Supporting daily communication about:
- Wellbeing
- Personal care
- Communication
- Medical information
- Attendance
- Important updates
Arbor Parent App
Families can:
- View attendance
- Access timetables
- Receive school messages
- Manage consents
- View clubs, activities and trips
- Update contact details
Email and Telephone Communication
We value open, responsive and supportive communication between home and school.
🎓Supporting Families Through Workshops
We offer a range of workshops and family support opportunities linked to:
- Communication
- Positive Behaviour Support
- Emotional wellbeing
- Sensory needs
- Online safety
- Independence and life skills
- Transition pathways
- Preparation for Adulthood
Our workshops support consistency between home and school and help families feel confident supporting their child’s development.
🌱 Preparation for Adulthood
Preparation for Adulthood is embedded across our curriculum and parental engagement approach.
We work in partnership with families to support:
- Independence
- Community inclusion
- Communication
- Health and wellbeing
- Employment pathways
- Life skills
- Transition planning
- Future aspirations
Families are actively involved in EHCP Reviews, transition discussions and planning for Post-16 and Post-19 pathways.
🤝What Families Tell Us
Preparation for Adulthood is embedded across our curriculum and parental engagement approach.
We work in partnership with families to support:
- Independence
- Community inclusion
- Communication
- Health and wellbeing
- Employment pathways
- Life skills
- Transition planning
- Future aspirations
🎯Our Commitment
At Calthorpe Academy we are committed to:
- Creating inclusive opportunities for all learners
- Listening to families
- Valuing parent and learner voice
- Building strong partnerships
- Supporting wellbeing and independence
- Preparing learners for meaningful futures
TOGETHER, WE CREATE THE SKILLS FOR THE LIFE WE WANT.
Links to Useful Information for Parents/Carers
Careers Information & Guidance