a love of life and learning
"I came so that they could have life - indeed so that they can live life to the fullest" John 10:10
Communication Guidelines
Good communication is much more than the exchange of information. It is through effective and interactive communication that information is transmitted, understanding is developed and shared, trust is built, confidentiality respected and action coordinated.
We should also remember the importance of listening.
Every member of staff has a responsibility to support effective communications and needs to recognise that the quality of their communications reflects on the school’s reputation. Communication includes not only the message but also how that message is communicated.
Our school communications will:
• Keep staff, pupils, parents, governors and other stakeholders well informed and be easily understood by all.
• Be open, honest, ethical and professional.
• Be actioned within a reasonable time.
• Use the methods of communication most effective and appropriate to the context, message and audience.
• Ensure that all stakeholders are fully informed of all relevant school activity to enable them to be as effective as possible in their role.
• Take account of relevant school policies
Contact Information
School Office: 01635 248284, office@beedon.w-berks.sch.uk
Sue Butcher, Acring Head, headteacher@beedon.w-berks.sch.uk
Chris Prosser, Executive Headteaher, contact via The Downs School 01635 270000
Andy Tow, Chair of the Governing Board (please contact via the school office)
How will parents and carers receive information from school?
|
What? |
|
How |
When |
|
Newsletter |
|
By email from Teachers2parents |
monthly |
|
Term dates |
|
By email and on website |
annually |
|
School calendar |
|
On website |
Termly |
|
Website |
|
|
Online 24/7 |
|
Letters |
|
By email via Teachers2parents or paper copy on request |
As necessary |
|
Class Dojo |
|
By email invitation then www.classdojo.com or via free app. Teachers’ quiet hours from 5.30pm-8.00am and at weekend |
Online 24/7 – |
|
Facebook/Twitter |
|
Twitter @BeedonSch Facebook page: Beedon CE Primary School |
Online 24/7 |
|
Parents’ Evening |
|
Usually face to face by appointment in November and March. (Virtual meetings due to Covid-19) |
November and March annually |
|
School reports |
|
Short report in Autumn and Spring terms. End of year report in July.
|
Termly |
|
Information sessions |
|
A flyer/letter is sent out with details. Parents asked to confirm attendance. Sessions held in school. |
Across the year range of times: evening/start or end of school day |
|
Telephone calls |
|
By school office staff or class teacher |
As necessary |
|
Text Message |
|
From school system – Teachers2parents |
As necessary |
|
Schoolgrid |
|
Link will be sent by office when joining the school |
Online 24/7 |
What is the best way to contact the school if I need information?
|
What do I need to contact you about? |
Who should I contact? |
What is the best way to contact them? |
|
Class teacher |
By class email
|
|
Class teacher |
Class Dojo platform |
|
School Office |
Option 1 on school telephone system 01635 248284 or by email
|
|
School office. Please try to do this before 2.45pm. |
01635 248284
|
|
Headteacher |
By phone or appointment headteacher@Beedon.w-berks.sch.uk
|
|
Headteacher |
headteacher@Beedon.w-berks.sch.uk or by appointment |
|
Headteacher (see Complaints policy on website) |
Marked for attn of Headteacher contact@thedownsschool.org or headteacher@beedon.w-berks.sch.uk |
|
Member of staff involved or Headteacher |
In person or by email using any of the emails above |
|
School office |
01635 248284
|
|
Headteacher |
|
|
Headteacher or Executive Headteacher |