Parents’ Hub

Education is always more successful when a school works with parents and carers. The Barlow RC High School’s Parent Hub has been designed to ensure that parents and carers, in conjunction with staff, can have a meaningful influence on both the operation and strategic direction of the school. The school holds Parents Hub meetings throughout the school academic year, this years meetings are on:

2023/2024 Parent Hub Dates – 5:30pm – 6:30pm

8th November 2023
13th March 2024 - Postponed until April 2024
12th June 2024

There is an open invitation to all parents to attend the Parent Hub but we do ask that you confirm your attendance so we can select a suitable meeting location and order refreshments. Meetings will take place at 5.30pm – 6.30pm. If you would like to attend, please complete the Google form that will be sent nearer the time.

Although not a decision making body, the Parent Hub has the opportunity to influence decisions through an open dialogue. We aim to develop a stronger partnership with parents by improving communication.

Issues that have been discussed at the hub include:

School development planning
Cost of school trips
Parents’ Evenings
School policies
Sex Education
Lockers
Homework Policy
Changes to examinations
Fundraising

Previous Parent Hub/Forum Minutes can be downloaded below:

Parent Hub Meeting 8th November 2023 – Curriculum

Parent Hub Minutes 5th July 2023 – Target Setting/Marking System

Parent Hub Minutes 3rd May 2023 – Accessing Information – Attendance Update

Parent Hub Minutes 29th June 2022 Attendance Report Strategies to Address Mental Health & Anxiety

Parent Hub Minutes 4th May 2022 – Behaviour for Learning – Curriculum Development – School Skirts

Parent Hub Minutes 26th January 2022 Leadership presentation Parent Hub Minutes 16th June 2021 Curriculum & Pupil Support Presentation to parents

Parent Hub Minutes 10th March 2021 Personal Development & RSE Presentation