Parent Forum 13th October 2026

Date: 19th Oct 2026 @ 11:40am

PTFA Meeting Minutes

Date: Tuesday 13 October 2026
Present: PTFA Members, HM, SB and JR

Agenda

• HM – Ofsted Framework
• Easter Disco
• Summer Fair
• AOB

1. Welcome

HM opened the meeting, welcomed attendees and thanked everyone for their continued support and attendance.

2. Inclusion and SEND Provision

HM provided an overview of current SEND provision within the school, highlighting support for 16 children across:

• Acorns
• Blossoms

3. School Improvement Priorities

The school is continuing to focus on improving:

• Handwriting
• Phonics
• Reading
• Attendance

A range of strategies are being explored and implemented to support pupil progress in these key areas.

4. Pupil Leadership and Voice

To strengthen pupil voice and encourage leadership opportunities, the school is developing several pupil-led groups, including:

• Anti-Bullying Ambassadors
• Eco Ambassadors
• Wellbeing Champions
• School Council

These groups will help pupils contribute to school improvement and promote positive school values.

5. Governing Board Recruitment

The school is seeking to strengthen its Governing Board and is currently looking to recruit two additional Parent Governors.

PTFA members raised several community concerns and suggestions, including:

• Broken bicycles and wheelie bins being left on streets surrounding the school.
• A desire for increased green spaces, including the development of a sensory garden.

6. Community Activities and Clubs

Members discussed opportunities to expand activities available to children and families during evenings and school holidays.

Suggestions included:

• Increased use of the Boathouse
• Youth clubs for different age groups:
• Ages 3–11
• Ages 11–16
• Bootcamp and fitness activities
• Family workshops
• Art clubs (including outdoor tent-based activities)
• More opportunities to display children's work
• Dance clubs and other activities that would appeal to a wider range of children and families

It was noted that Boundary Hall is available for use during evenings and holiday periods.

Additional community ideas included:

• Redeveloping the former Old Dinmore Pub site for community projects
• Installing sensory bus stops to provide engaging activities for children waiting for buses
• Creating exercise trails to encourage community fitness
• Organising treasure hunts and orienteering activities
• Supporting Healthy School improvement initiatives
• Exploring opportunities through Argosy

Parents also expressed concerns that some Boathouse staff are relatively young and may benefit from support and mentoring from more experienced staff when managing behaviour.

7. Community Funding Opportunities

HM informed members that community funding is now available for Grange Park and Layton. Applications can be submitted to support the creation and running of new projects and activities.

8. Christmas Fair

The Christmas Fair will take place on 2 December, from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

Planned arrangements include:

• Main Hall: Stall area
• Dance Studio: Food and refreshments
• Kitchen Hatch: Hot food (including hot dogs)

Additional updates:

• Donation requests for raffle prizes have been sent to local businesses.
• Popular stalls from last year will return.
• Sand art will not be included due to health and safety concerns relating to recalled coloured sand products.
• Each class will run an enterprise stall.
• PTFA members will assemble sweet cones.

PTFA Preparation Sessions

PTFA members will be in school on Monday afternoons from 16 November to help prepare for:

• School discos
• Christmas Fair
• Class parties

Next Meeting

The next full PTFA meeting date to be confirmed.