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Academy has been recognised for its work with parents

The Academy has been recognised for its outstanding work to engage parents in their children's learning.

The school has received the Parental Engagement Quality Standard (PEQS) which was developed by the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (SSAT) to formally recognise the important work schools do with their parent community.

Principal Lorna Caldicott said: "We know that communicating well with parents is very important and have done lots of work to establish links and provide information. This includes producing regular newsletters, setting up a parents' blog on our website and organising events for parents in the Academy."

In order to achieve the PEQS, schools are measured against criteria which include encouraging parents to engage in the daily life of the school; accessible and interactive communication; supporting positive behaviour; promoting learning in the home; and adult learning.

Elizabeth Reid, Chief Executive of the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust, added: "Parental engagement has one of the most significant impacts on a young person's education. Schools are being innovative in developing strategies to build strong links with parents, guardians and carers. They are then able to collaborate with teachers to support learning both inside and outside the classroom."