Parental Engagement
We pride ourselves on having excellent relationships with parents to achieve the best for pupils at our school. Research suggests that the effect of parental engagement over a student’s career is equivalent to adding two to three years to that student’s education (Hattie, 2016).
We work in partnership with parents and welcome you to engage with our school community through parental engagement (PEG) events linked to all areas of school life lead by our curriculum and pastoral colleagues. Feedback from parents who have attended has been positive and we encourage all parents to attend. The link to our PEG events page is here
Another way to engage with school is through our Parent Council. The Parent Council is something we are extremely proud of in our school community. The Parent Council is a group of parents who volunteer to represent their views. It has an enormously important role to play in our school improvement by ensuring that the parental perspective is represented and considered. We meet once per half term in school.
We are always looking for and welcoming new members of the group. If you are interested in taking an active role in your child's education and having a real impact on their life in school, please contact our chair Sarah Winkle at sandbachbachhighparentcouncil@gmail.com or Hannah McNeilage (Assistant Headteacher) on hmcneilage@sandbachhigh.co.uk
Here at Sandbach High School we have a growing Parents and Friends Association (PFA). This group is an important aspect of our school community and one that we are proud of. We run events such as social events for Year 7, the Annual Christmas Fair and other fundraisers, all in support of the school.
If you are interested in becoming a friend of the school, or would like to support us with fundraising, please email Miss Jane Unwin for more details Junwin@sandbachhigh.co.uk
Sandbach High School & Sixth Form College: Awarded the GOLD STANDARD QUALITY AWARD for Parental Engagement
LPPA Update
Many thanks to everyone including parents, students, staff, trustees and community partners who have helped to achieve the LPPA accreditation. This Leading Parent Partnership Award recognises our commitment to work with our stakeholders, to listen to what they say, to be willing to make changes based on feedback and to encourage dialogue between home/community and school.
We are so pleased to be able to let you know we have been awarded this after working towards it for the last year. It has been a rigorous process with us ensuring that we are working well with our partners and being willing to listen.
We are committed to this being part of our school culture, not just for the award. We have learnt such a lot from it; it's been a rewarding process. As we move forward, please continue to respond to our feedback requests.
Many thanks for your continued support.
May 25
Parent Council Meetings
Sandbach High School & Sixth Form College: Awarded the GOLD STANDARD QUALITY AWARD for Parental Engagement
The Parent Council is something we are extremely proud of in our school community. The Parent Council is a group of parents who volunteer to represent their views. It has an enormously important role to play in our school improvement by ensuring that the parental perspective is represented and considered.
Our Parent Council creates:
★A route through which parents as a group advise the trustees of their views
★A route for the trustees and Senior Leader Team to consult parents as a group
★A platform for parents to share views and ideas
★A platform to support parents
★Confidence in parents to support their child
★Confidence in parents to get involved in the life of the school
★An opportunity for personal development
★A platform to reach out to other parents
Actions from Parent Council
- Online Learning Review
- They have provided constructive feedback based on Parent comments / feedback.
- The PC reviewed / evaluated the wellbeing of students at home, via Facebook and emails to the PC support address. Sharing suggestions from parents. Focus areas, activities we could do to alleviate screen time and workload. All have been actioned and supported.
- Reviewing in partnership with students our bullying policy
- Feedback on Year 11 and 13 grading procedure
- Feedback on the new progress report system
Become a member of the parent council
We are always looking for and welcoming new members of the group. If you are interested in taking an active role in your child's education and having a real impact on their education, then please contact our Secretary Sarah Winkle, sandbachhighparentcouncil@gmail.com or Hannah McNeilage Assistant Headteacher HMcNeilage@sandbachhigh.co.uk
Parents and Friends Association (PFA)
Here at Sandbach High School we have a growing Parents and Friends Association. This group is an important aspect of our school community and one that we are proud of. We are always after new friends. If you are interested in becoming a friend of the school, please email Miss Jane Unwin for more details Junwin@sandbachhigh.co.uk
Plenty of tea and cake available!
