Have your say
Every Monday at 9:05am and Friday at 9:05am we hold a family assembly where we welcome family and friends.
On Monday we celebrate children who have been chosen to be in Mrs Downey's book of excellence because they have either completed outstanding work or have shown an outstanding attitude to learning (you will find this information out in the weekly newsletter on Friday). We celebrate children whose attendance is outstanding and award the weekly class attendance prize. We also reward children for learning at home and discuss Mad about Maths, our maths homework and Reading Champions. We love to hear about achievements from outside of school; we know that many of the children are part of a club or group and ask that you tell us about them so that we can celebrate together.
On Friday we celebrate learning. Each week a different class tells the rest of the school what they have been learning over the term. The children love speaking in front of an audience and are especially excited when they know their family and friends are there.
You are very welcome to attend these Monday and Friday assemblies, children love it when they see their parents in the audience!
Throughout the year there are other opportunities for you to come into school to find out how your child is taught through open mornings. In the past we have held literacy, maths and phonics workshops. These are always well attended and you have told us that you appreciate the insight into new maths and writing methods. Many of you have said how different school is since you were there!
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Speak to the Class Teacher
We value your thoughts and ask you to keep in contact with us. We have an ‘open door policy’ which means that you can speak to the class teachers or teaching assistant at the end of any school day. Mrs Wood (Welfare and Wellbeing Co-ordinator) and Mrs Wilson (Family Inclusion Worker) are on the playground every morning and will be happy to help. Parents’ evenings are held twice a year – once in the autumn term and another in the spring.
Speak to the Head Teacher
As well as speaking to the class teacher, Mrs Downey will provide you with an overview of your child’s learning as well as talk about ways to support you and your child. We aim to treat all feedback sensitively and appropriately; your feedback is one of the ways we can keep getting better and better. Please speak to Mrs Kendal in the school office to make an appointment or you can email Mrs Downey directly at Dallam_primary_head@sch.warrington.gov.uk.
Put your views in writing
Every year, we send out a short survey for parents and carers, there is also an opportunity to complete this online. The survey is always focused on your thoughts on teaching, learning, behaviour and safety, and leadership. One of the most important sections for us as a school is your views. This helps us to understand what you feel we are getting right and what we need to do to improve further. In the past you told us that we needed to improve the range of after school clubs in school and to update the KS2 playground. We listened and put in place a much wider range of after school clubs (see the after school clubs section tab on the website). These change each term. We have also completed the redevelopment of the KS2 playground and are about to complete the redevelopment of the KS1 playground to cater for all pupils with football and multi-activity areas as well as a trim trail, stage, quiet area and wildlife area.
Don’t wait until the annual survey, though! If you’ve got some feedback for us, we’d like to hear from you.
You could send us an email dallam_primary@sch.warrington.gov.uk or a short note. The office will be happy to help you with this. Mrs Downey or one of the senior leaders aim to respond to every email personally.
Look out for our communications
Every Friday Mrs Downey writes the weekly newsletter. This contains important information about what is going on this week, the children who are in Mrs Downey’s Book of Excellence and will be celebrated in Monday’s assembly and other school wide news. Your questions, comments or concerns are often answered in our communications. We send the newsletter every Friday on ParentMail and it is also available on the website.
Make a complaint
Complaints are rare at Dallam Primary, we have some of the most dedicated staff who are nearly always available; it’s easy to have a quick chat with teachers or the Head Teacher so most concerns or complaints are dealt with quickly. However, if parents feel that they need to make a formal complaint, it should be made in writing to the Head Teacher, who will investigate and give a response within ten days. If parents remain dissatisfied, they can appeal to the Chair of Governors. The case will then be reviewed by a Governors’ Panel and a final response given within twenty days. A copy of the Local Authority’s Complaints Procedure and any other documentation to which parents may require access is available on the website in the policy section or from the school office.
If you cannot find the information you are looking for, please contact us