At The Raise Academy, strong parent and carer partnerships are central to the way we support our pupils. As an SEMH provision, we recognise that children make the best progress when school and homework together—sharing knowledge, celebrating successes, and creating consistent approaches that help each child feel safe, understood, and motivated.
Our partnerships are built on trust, empathy, open communication, and mutual respect, ensuring every family feels valued and involved in their child’s journey.
Open & Consistent Communication
We maintain clear, ongoing communication so parents always feel informed and included.
At The Raise Academy we use:
- Class Dojo for daily updates, messages, photos, and celebrations.
- Regular check-ins with class teams
- Phone calls and meetings where needed to discuss progress or concerns.
Mutual Respect & Trust
We believe:
- Parents are experts on their own children.
- All families bring unique strengths and experiences.
- Concerns should be met with patience, empathy, and understanding.
- Staff work hard to build trusting relationships, so parents feel welcome, heard, and supported.
Shared Goals
We work collaboratively with families to:
- Set clear learning and wellbeing goals
- Agree strategies for behaviour, emotional regulation, and communication
- Review progress together
- Ensure approaches at home and school align wherever possible
This unified approach helps provide consistent boundaries, routines, and expectations—vital for pupils with SEMH needs.
Involvement Opportunities
We encourage parents to be active partners in academy life through:
- Coffee mornings
- Participation in meetings or parent voice activities
- Opportunities to join events and celebrations throughout the year
Two-Way Information Sharing
To support joined-up care, we encourage open dialogue both ways:
- We share photos, videos, and observations of learning
- Parents share insights into home life, routines, and challenges
- Staff and families discuss patterns and successes collaboratively
Strong parent partnerships directly support our pupils’ SEMH development.
Children benefit from:
- Increased confidence and self-esteem
- Better emotional regulation and communication
- Greater motivation and engagement in learning
- A more secure, predictable environment across home and school
- Improved social relationships and resilience
- Higher achievement and more positive attitudes towards learning
When children see adults working together, they feel safer and more supported—essential for emotional wellbeing.