Aims of the forum

• To learn about the school community and parental viewpoints
• Raise awareness of the views of our parent community
• Share information, knowledge and skills
• Strengthen links with the community
• Triangulate viewpoints of trustees/governors, parent/carers and staff
• Consult on changes, school policy proposals and local issues in the school community.

Membership

• Chair of Trustees
• Trust Lead and Accounting Officer
• Up to three parent/carers from each school. In the event more than three volunteers express an interest, a parent/carers vote will take place.

Code of conduct

As a member of the parent carer forum, I agree to:

• Show respect to all members of the forum, by listening to and respecting a diverse range of opinions
• Maintain confidentiality on matters discussed and by not mentioning the names of individual members of the school community
• Have the best interests of all children and their parent/carers, e.g. not discussing your own child’s issues
• Avoid discussing individual circumstances. These issues will be directed to the school office.

Meetings

• Held once a term
• Held remotely by Microsoft Teams (your school can provide a device and space for you to join the meeting if required)
• Expected duration of each meeting is one hour.