Parent Forum 29th January 2026
Date: 30th Jan 2026 @ 3:25pm
Parent Forum Meeting Minutes
Thursday 29th January 2026
Agenda
- Communication – Home/School
- Easter Disco
- Summer Fair
- Any Other Business (AOB)
Welcome
HM opened the meeting, welcoming and thanking everyone for attending.
- Communication – Home/School
HM opened the meeting, welcoming and thanking everyone for attending.
HM explained that the school is hoping to up the payments for Breakfast Club and Afterschool Club, with the aim of moving all payments onto one app. This should make the process easier and more convenient for parents and carers.
HM then asked for feedback on whether the current methods of communication are effective. HM explained that the school is trying to reduce the number of paper letters sent home, as this is better for the environment and letters do not always reach parents.
The school now communicates through a range of channels, including email, the school app, Facebook, phone calls, and Arbor. Parents and carers are also able to contact the school office directly if they need further information.
One parent commented that while they understand the issue of multiple letters coming home—especially for families with more than one child—they find it helpful to have visual reminders, such as dates displayed on the fridge, to check daily. The parent suggested sending one generic letter at the beginning of each half term that includes key dates and information.
HM agreed that this was a good idea and said it could be implemented. Parents and carers would then be required to book and pay for activities through Arbor for their child to attend.
This system should also make Parent/Carer–Teacher meetings easier to manage. For these meetings, each class teacher is given a day out of class, allowing parents and carers to choose from a range of appointment times for a one-to-one meeting. Parents will also be asked to complete a questionnaire. This is an annual event that takes place every February.
- Easter Disco & Summer Fair
HM handed over to JR to discuss upcoming fundraising events.
JR explained that all fundraising events benefit all children at Boundary Primary School. Funds raised contribute towards events such as the farm visit, the pantomime, and help subsidise school trips.
Easter Disco
Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
- EYFS/KS1: Monday 30th March 2026
- Years 3 & 4: Tuesday 31st March 2026
- Years 5 & 6: Wednesday 1st April 2026
- EYFS/KS1 children will receive a drink and a biscuit included
- KS2 children will receive a drink included, with a tuck shop available for snacks
- Each class will have a Pass the Parcel game
- Main prize: Easter egg
- Each layer: Haribo
- JR asked if the PTFA would be willing to help wrap the Pass the Parcel prizes
Summer Fair
Date: Wednesday 8th July 2026
Time: 3:45pm – 5:00pm
Following a review of previous events, it was agreed that gardening stalls will be dropped.
Stalls to include:
- Soak the Teacher
- Sand Art
- Face Painting
- Hook-a-Duck
- Beat the Goalie
- Tombola
- Toy/Book Stall
- Jewellery Stall
- Knitted Items for Sale
- Uniform Swap Shop
- Guess the Weight of the Cake
- Name the Teddy
- Cupcake Sales
- Café (hot food and drinks)
- Sweets
- Soft Drinks
- Crisps
- Ice Creams
Raffle tickets will also be on sale, with prizes kindly donated by local businesses.
- Any Other Business
LPPA – Leading in Parent Partnership Award
SB discussed the LPPA award and the importance of parental engagement. The school is applying for this award for the fourth time, with each award lasting three years.
A letter explaining the award will be sent to parents/carers.
The LPPA supports the following long-term benefits:
- Improved pupil attendance, punctuality, behaviour, and progress
- Increased parent/carer participation and involvement
- Enhanced parental support for children’s learning
- Improved home–school communication
Parents who have attended family learning sessions shared positive feedback, highlighting the benefits of learning alongside their child, understanding current teaching methods, and engaging in fun educational activities.
The next whole-school and community assessment will take place on Monday 16th March 2026.
Next Meeting
The date of the next Parent Forum meeting is to be confirmed.
