Keeping in Touch with Parents

Keeping in touch with your child's progress at school is really important, from the day your child joins our Academy to the day they leave.

We know that communication and support between families and the school makes a real difference; we're committed to making it as strong as possible.

The Form Tutor - your first point of contact

Your first point of contact will be your child's form tutor, who will see your child on a daily basis and have an overall picture of his academic progress, attendance and wellbeing.

You'll have the Form Tutor's name and email address, as well as that of the Head of Year. You can also call both the tutor and the Head of Year on 020 7703 4417 and leave a message with our efficient reception team. We aim to respond to all emails and telephone calls within 24 hours.

If your question or concern is more specific (for example, about a particular subject) you may be directed to contact the relevant subject teacher or Head of Department. For more serious concerns, such as safeguarding, you can speak directly to our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or a member of the Senior Leadership Team. See our Safeguarding page for details.

If you're not sure who to contact, please contact our reception on 020 7703 4417 or enquiries@harrispeckham.org.uk and they will be happy to direct you to the right person.

Our home-academy agreement

We all want the very best for your child, and research shows that students thrive when parents and schools work in partnership. That’s why we have a Home-Academy Agreement – a simple summary of what you and your child can expect from us, and what we ask from you and them in return, so we can support their learning and wellbeing together.

We’ll ask you to read the agreement before your child joins the academy and be ready to ask any questions you may have, and then sign the agreement either before they start, or during the first week of term. You’ll find the Home-Academy Agreement at the bottom of this page.

Parents’ evenings

You will be invited to the school at least once a year for a Parents’ Evening, at which you will meet your child’s subject teachers to discuss academic progress, behaviour and overall wellbeing. We'll let you know well in advance when parents' evenings are planned, to make it as easy as possible for you to attend. You’ll be able to ask questions, raise concerns and gain a clearer understanding of the curriculum and expectations.

Parents’ evenings help to strengthen the partnership between home and school, helping parents support their child's learning more effectively, and encouraging students to stay engaged and motivated in their education.

Regular assessments

All students in the academy are assessed regularly, with a formal assessment twice a year. These tests aim to develop students' exam technique and enable them to demonstrate depth of knowledge, critical thought and, for many subjects, their practical skills. Most importantly, they are used to help gauge progress.

In order to keep you informed about your child’s progress, we will report back to you at two points during the academic year – one mid-year report and one end-of-year report. These reports will summarise the academic and non-academic progress your child has made.

MyChildAtSchool app

All parents have access to the MyChildAtSchool app, which gives you instant access to important information like attendance, behaviour, timetable and reports – all in one place. Before you child joins the academy we’ll invite you to download the app and give you the necessary login inform. With real-time updates and secure messaging, it makes it easier to stay informed and involved in your child’s school life.

Performances and events

Each year our thriving Performing Arts department puts on musical and theatrical performances that are a highlight of the school year – including our annual school production and our summer and winter musical showcases.

These are always fabulous events – giving our students the chance to shine on stage, and we warmly welcome all our parents to be part of the magic!

Regular newsletters and latest news

So many fantastic things happen all across our academy – every school day! Our latest news pages of the website and regular newsletters make it easy to keep in touch with the bigger picture of what’s happening at Harris Academy Peckham, and all the amazing things our students are doing.