Leading Parent Partnership Award (LPPA)

On 1^st May 2024 Vale View School received the Leading Parent Partnership Award (LPPA).  It is a nationally recognised award framework that helps schools to develop their work with parents and carers.  A wealth of research is available that demonstrates that increasing parental participation in school life leads to improved pupil progress, punctuality, attendance and behaviour. The framework has supported us to create additional opportunities to encourage parents to be involved in their children's learning in all aspects of school life including curriculum opportunities, learning alongsides, input into decision making and also opportunities for parents to develop their own learning in order to better support their children.   

Here are some of the comments that were made in the Vale View final report:

At Vale View it is clear that leaders have taken the whole staff team and the parent body with them on this journey and listened and responded to feedback at every stage.

It was very evident that building and maintaining parent partnerships is at the core of what the school is about and values and that all staff understand their role. 

Communication between home and school is highly effective and valued by both sides. There are a wide range of channels used including a coordinated and thoughtful use of electronic communication including Facebook, regular newsletters, clear information on the website, direct emails to teachers and regular face to face contact at pick up and drop off despite the physical challenges presented by the site. 

School staff provide highly effective support to parents and students in preparing for the transition into the school and when they leave. 

The school’s commitment to effective parental engagement is deeply rooted in the school’s ethos and culture and this is set by senior leaders both of whom have driven the awards process. Staff are fully on board and embrace this sense of community recognising how it supports children, parents and themselves. 

The school actively welcome parents into school at every opportunity and in addition to formal events like the family picnic, celebration assemblies and learning events there is a real warmth and connection between parents and staff whenever parents come onto site. This is a school where everyone knows everyone and welcomes them with warmth.