Parental views
At John T. Rice Infant School, we firmly believe that parents and carers play a central role in their child’s education and overall development. From the moment a child begins their learning journey with us, we are committed to working in close partnership with families to ensure that every pupil is supported to thrive and achieve their full potential.
We recognise that adults within a child’s life are key to their success, and we therefore place strong emphasis on building meaningful, positive relationships between home and school.
To support this partnership, we operate an open-door policy and warmly welcome parents and carers to engage with school life from Nursery onwards. Throughout the year, we provide a range of opportunities for families to take part in shared learning experiences, including practical workshops, story sessions, and themed activities such as messy play and grandparent sessions. These events are designed to strengthen the bond between home and school while promoting enjoyment in learning.
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Foundation Stage 2: Parents and carers are invited to attend weekly “open door” sessions at 8:40am, where they can support their child with name-writing activities and enjoy shared reading experiences. These sessions are highly valued and contribute positively to children’s early learning and confidence.
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Key Stage 1: Weekly reading sessions are held at 2:50pm, providing an opportunity for parents and carers to share books and stories with their child in school. These sessions are consistently well attended and enhance pupils’ enjoyment of reading.
Our overarching aim is to ensure that parents and carers are fully involved in their child’s education, sharing in the excitement of learning and contributing actively to the success of our school community.