Parent Partnership at Haslam Park Primary School

Working Together to Help Every Child Thrive

At Haslam Park Primary School, we believe that strong relationships with parents and carers are essential to children's happiness, wellbeing, learning and achievement.

Parents and carers are children's first and most enduring educators. We build upon this foundation by working together, sharing expectations, listening to families and providing support when it is needed.

Parent partnership is not an additional part of school life. It is central to our commitment to inclusion, high expectations and ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed.

Our school motto, “Together we explore, learn and grow,” reflects our belief that children achieve more when home and school work together.

We want every family to feel welcomed, valued, informed and confident that their voice matters.

An Inclusive Partnership with Every Family

Our families bring a rich diversity of cultures, languages, experiences and strengths to our school community.

We recognise that work commitments, financial pressures, language differences, disability and family circumstances can create barriers to participation.

We therefore aim to provide different ways for parents and carers to engage with school, including face-to-face conversations, digital communication, translated information, parent consultations, workshops and family learning opportunities.

We value the contribution of every family, whether that involvement takes place in school, at home or through regular communication with staff.

Our context does not lower our expectations. It increases our responsibility to ensure that every family can participate meaningfully in their child's education.

Our Three Priorities

1. Communication, Trust and Belonging

We want parents and carers to feel comfortable approaching school, sharing concerns, asking questions and celebrating achievements.

We use regular communication, ClassDojo, parent meetings, questionnaires and school events to strengthen relationships and keep families informed.

We recognise that effective communication is two-way. We must not only share information with parents, but also listen carefully to what they tell us.

2. Supporting Children's Learning Together

We provide opportunities for parents and carers to understand how their children learn and how they can support them at home.

Our parent partnership activities have included Stay and Read, family mathematics sessions, phonics workshops, classroom visits, curriculum information sessions and Early Years transition activities.

These opportunities help families develop confidence, understand school expectations and celebrate children's progress.

3. Supporting Families and Removing Barriers

We understand that children's learning and wellbeing are closely connected to their family circumstances.

Through our Family Support Worker, safeguarding team and Early Help offer, we aim to provide practical advice, identify concerns early and help families access appropriate support.

We believe that supporting families is an important part of supporting children.

Parent Voice – What Our Families Tell Us

We regularly seek parents' views to understand what we are doing well and where we can improve.

Our parent questionnaires reflect the themes of Ofsted Parent View, with translation support to help families access the questions.

We gather feedback through parent consultations and share survey findings and responses with families.

What Our Parents Say About Haslam Park – September 2026

We are proud of the positive feedback shared by parents and carers in our September 2026 survey.

Families highlighted the caring relationships, inclusive environment, high expectations and strong communication that contribute to children's experiences at Haslam Park.

A Caring, Safe and Inclusive School

“The school provides a very supportive and caring environment for pupils. The staff are approachable, dedicated and genuinely committed to helping every child feel valued, safe and confident.”

“The school provides a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where students feel comfortable being themselves.”

“Good support to children, staff is kind and supportive.”

High Expectations and a Love of Learning

“A lot of emphasis on reading which is great.”

“The school provides a very supportive and caring environment for pupils. The staff are approachable, dedicated and genuinely committed to helping every child feel valued, safe and confident. I really appreciate the communication with parents and the effort the school makes to support children both academically and personally.”

“You guys help my child do well and she is happy everyday because you guys make everyday fun for her I hope u guys can carry on this kindness for long”

Strong Communication and Approachable Leadership

“The headteacher responds to and resolves issues promptly.”

“The school head teacher is approachable and tries her best to resolve the concerns raised.”

“The school always keeps us informed of everything that is happening in school.”

“Great engagement by the head teacher on the dojo app.”

Meaningful Opportunities for Parents to Be Involved

“There are plenty of opportunities for parents to engage in with school, communication is good and rewards for children is a positive incentive.”

“The school gives me the opportunity to find out how my child is doing and to see what they have been working on during parents’ evening. I also have the opportunity to read with my child.”

Supporting Children and Families

“Free breakfast club is off to an amazing start and staff should be very proud of their selfs for how they have handled this.”

“My daughter need SEND support at school and very well provided by school.”

“Helping new reception children settle in. Yahya has only been here a few weeks, but Mr Hesketh has been brilliant all-round and Yahya is thoroughly enjoying his time so far.”

Celebrating Children's Achievements

“All the certificates on a Friday for different things from learners of the week to star of the week.”

“Clubs, staying on top of reading, maths TTRS.”

“Very good and positive learning environment.”

What This Feedback Tells Us

These comments provide valuable insight into what participating families appreciate about Haslam Park.

They highlight the importance of:

Positive relationships: Children and families feeling welcomed, valued and supported.
Inclusive practice: Recognising individual needs and helping children participate and achieve.
High expectations: Encouraging children to develop confidence and make progress in their learning.
Effective communication: Parents feeling informed and able to approach staff and leaders.
Meaningful parent partnership: Families having opportunities to engage in and celebrate their children's education.
Wider support: Recognising the importance of practical provision, including Breakfast Club and transition arrangements.

We are grateful to families who took the time to share their experiences.

We will continue to celebrate our strengths, listen carefully to concerns and use parent feedback to improve the experiences of every child and family.

Together we explore, learn and grow.

You Said, We Listened – September 2026

We are delighted that many parents and carers shared positive experiences of Haslam Park in our September 2026 survey. We also value constructive feedback, which helps us reflect on our provision and identify opportunities for improvement.

Some of the areas highlighted by parents included:

Communication about extracurricular opportunities

While most parents were positive about the clubs available, some were unsure about the range of activities on offer. We recognise the importance of ensuring families know what is available and how children can participate.

Individual support and communication

A very small number of parents expressed concerns about aspects of the support provided for their children. We recognise the importance of clear communication, listening to individual circumstances and working closely with families to understand their children's needs.

Responding to concerns

Although the overwhelming majority of parents who had raised concerns felt supported by school, a very small minority of feedback highlighted the importance of ensuring that families feel informed and reassured about how issues are addressed.

Our Commitment

We welcome feedback because it helps us identify what matters most to families.

We will continue to listen, reflect and respond, ensuring that parent voice contributes to school improvement and strengthens the experiences of children and families.

February 2026 Parent Survey – Key Findings

Our published February 2026 survey showed very positive feedback from responding parents and carers.

100% agreed that their child was happy at school.
100% agreed that their child felt safe.
100% agreed that the school ensured pupils were well behaved.
98% agreed that their child achieved well.
98% said they received helpful information about their child's progress.
98% would recommend Haslam Park to another parent.
95% agreed that the school wanted their child to succeed.

These findings provide valuable evidence of parents' confidence in the school.

We recognise that survey responses represent the views of participating families, and we continue to seek feedback from across our community.

What Parents Say About Learning

Parents particularly value the care, attention and ambition shown by staff.

“My child has come on leaps and bounds.”

“Teachers pay attention to each child and give them the support they need.”

“The school pushes children to do their best.”

These comments reinforce the importance of strong relationships, individual support and shared expectations between home and school.

What Parents Say About Care and Communication

Families also highlighted the school's welcoming environment and the importance of clear communication.

“My child feels safe and happy.”

“Kind, friendly and supportive staff.”

“We are always kept up to date.”

“Class Dojo is very useful.”

We value this feedback and recognise that clear, accessible communication helps families feel informed, reassured and involved.

Listening to Families of Children with SEND

We are committed to ensuring that parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities are heard and involved in decisions affecting their children.

In the February 2026 survey, 87% of responding parents of children with SEND reported that their child received the support they needed. A further 5% felt support could be strengthened, while 8% were unsure.

We welcome the positive feedback while recognising that these findings also identify an important area for continued improvement.

We are committed to strengthening communication, listening to individual experiences and ensuring families understand the support available to their children.

Inclusion is not simply about providing access. It is about ensuring that children and families are listened to, involved and supported to achieve meaningful outcomes.

You Said, We Responded

One of the most important aspects of parent partnership is demonstrating that feedback leads to action.

Our February 2026 survey identified areas where families wanted further improvements.

You Said: More After-School Clubs

Some parents asked for a wider range of extracurricular opportunities.

We responded: We issued a further questionnaire asking families which clubs they would like the school to offer. This feedback is informing our consideration of additional activities.

You Said: Greater Variety in School Meals

Parents asked for more variety in the school lunch menu.

We responded: Mrs Roughley met with the school cook to discuss the feedback and raise parents' suggestions with Bolton Council, which provides the menus.

You Said: More Opportunities to Visit School

Parents told us they valued opportunities to see their children learning and wanted more chances to participate in school life.

We responded: We held a Stay and Read event for World Book Day, promoted our Eid celebration more widely and scheduled further Stay and Read opportunities following assemblies during the summer term.

These examples demonstrate how parent feedback informs practical actions and helps shape our provision.

We will continue to review whether these actions meet families' needs and identify further improvements where necessary.

Celebrating Parent Partnership in Action

Stay and Read

Our Stay and Read sessions provide opportunities for parents and carers to share books with their children, experience the classroom environment and develop a greater understanding of reading in school.

Families have previously told us how much they value these opportunities.

We recognise that spending time together in school can strengthen children's confidence, encourage positive reading habits and build relationships between families and staff.

Family Learning and Workshops

Our parent partnership activities have included phonics, mathematics, healthy cooking, family first aid and other information sessions.

We aim to provide opportunities that respond to families' interests and support parents in understanding and encouraging their children's learning.

Welcoming New Families

We recognise that starting Reception or joining a new school during the academic year can be a significant change for children and families.

Our transition and induction arrangements aim to help families understand school routines, develop relationships with staff and feel confident about their child's next steps.

We consider the individual needs of children and families, including those with SEND, children new to English and pupils who have experienced disruption or changes in schooling.

Our Leading Parent Partnership Award

In November 2020, Haslam Park Primary School achieved the Leading Parent Partnership Award (LPPA).

The verification report recognised the school's commitment to communication, family learning, inclusion, parental involvement and supporting children through transition.

We remain proud of this achievement and the foundations it established.

However, we recognise that successful parent partnership must continue to develop.

Our more recent parent surveys, family feedback and responses to parents' suggestions provide important opportunities to evaluate our approach and identify further improvements.

Our commitment is not simply to maintain positive relationships, but to ensure that our partnership with families continues to make a difference.

How We Evaluate Our Parent Partnership

We do not measure successful parent engagement solely by attendance at events.

We consider whether:

Families feel welcomed, respected and listened to.
Communication is accessible and effective.
Parents understand how their children are learning and progressing.
Families feel confident seeking advice or support.
Parents' suggestions lead to appropriate action.
Barriers to participation are identified and addressed.
Our partnership supports children's wellbeing, attendance, confidence and engagement in learning.

We use survey findings, feedback and discussions with families to review our approach and inform future priorities.

We also recognise the importance of listening to families whose voices may be less frequently heard.

Our Commitment to Every Family

At Haslam Park, we want every parent and carer to know that they are an important part of our school community.

We will continue to build trusting relationships, celebrate children's achievements, respond to concerns and create meaningful opportunities for families to contribute.

We do not simply want parents to feel involved in school life. We want them to feel that they belong, that their voices are heard and that their partnership helps shape better experiences and outcomes for children.