We are keen to encourage volunteering here at school.
Working offering your services as a parent helper is a great way to gain some insights into what actually goes on during the school day – and in some cases, could even pave the way for a school-based career.
Volunteering in a school can take many different forms.
We are keen to offer our children help at playtimes – perhaps you could share some traditional playground games with groups of children (things like ‘What’s the Time Mr Wolf’ or ‘Ring-a-Ring-a-Roses’) or allow children opportunities to develop their conversational skills. Maybe you would be happy to help children to consolidate their learning in maths by playing some simple maths games or rapidly recalling number facts? Giving time to read with children would be invaluable or perhaps you would like to help us to keep our school library organised and tidy… Whatever you can think of – we would be grateful for your help! Volunteering at school is a great way to help us in our work to support your child in their learning. It is also a brilliant way to show your child the partnership between you and the school, so that they can see us working together for their good. The role of volunteers can vary, so it is a good way to develop new skills and meet new people.
All volunteers will be invited to complete a Volunteer Information Sheet with their contact details, and complete the Volunteer Agreement which sets out the school’s expectations of volunteers but, just as importantly, explains what volunteers can expect from our school.
Prospective volunteers will also be required to complete safeguarding training, learning how we keep children safe and ensuring that we are vigilant of signs of risk or harm. If working without direct supervision, volunteers will also be required to complete a routine Disclosure and Barring Service check, to ensure that there is nothing in their background that may pose a risk to children, before starting to help in school.
If you do have some free time and would like to get involved we would really value your contribution.
Please contact the school office at Tel: 322 4101 Ext 3214 or 3893 to express interest.
For Volunteer Application Form Click HERE
