What is the Leading Parent Partnership Award (LPPA)?
The Leading Parent Partnership Award (LPPA) is a nationally recognised award for schools that work closely with the families of their pupils. It helps us strengthen partnerships with parents and carers, improve communication, and create more opportunities for families to be involved in school life. The assessment is carried out by an external advisor.
| Our Commitment At James Cambell Primary School, we believe that strong partnerships between home and school are essential for every child’s success. The LPPA helps us formalise and enhance these vital relationships. |
What does the school have to do to achieve the award?
To achieve the LPPA, James Cambell Primary School will be working towards meeting nine evidence-based objectives:
- Demonstrate a commitment to work towards achieving the LPPA.
2. Make and implement effective plans to achieve and maintain the LPPA.
3. Show that the school is a welcoming, communicative and friendly place for parents.
4. Promote the awareness and participation of all groups of parents and carers in supporting their children’s learning and developing their own. The school will also hold and promote a range of opportunities and events for joint parent-and-child participation.
5. Provide a good induction for all new parents and carers.
6. Provide parents/carers with relevant and user-friendly guidance and information to help them support their children’s learning.
7. Produce and implement parent-friendly policies to strengthen home–school links and improve attendance, punctuality, progress and positive participation.
8. Provide strong support for parents as their children move through or leave the school.
9. Summarise our achievements against the LPPA objectives and outline our future plans.
Why does this matter?
Research shows that when parents and carers are involved in school life, children do better and achieve more. Parents, carers and family members are the most important influences in a child’s life. By being involved in school activities, families show their children that education matters — and that home and school are working together to support them.
| What difference will it make for families at James Cambell Primary School? Working towards this award will help us make our partnership with families even stronger. We already have great relationships with our parents, and this process will help us develop and celebrate what we do even further. |
The Benefits
| The benefits for children Learning is easier when children receive encouragement at home. They achieve more when parents are involved in their education. Concerns can be resolved more quickly when there’s a strong parent–school relationship. Children feel happy and secure when they see their parents taking part in school life. When children see their parents or carers getting involved, it: Shows them you’re interested in what they are learning. Helps them value their education. Gives them a sense of security. Teaches them about positive participation and citizenship. |
| The benefits for parents and carers Children do better when their parents are involved. Parents gain confidence and skills in supporting their child’s learning. Families receive more information and guidance about how to help at home. Parents can see first-hand how the school supports their children. They have the satisfaction of knowing they are making a real contribution to school life. Parents will also: Get to know teachers and other families. Gain a clearer understanding of how the school operates. See how their children interact with others. Set a great example by being involved and showing interest. |
| The benefits for the school Parents provide valuable insights into how we can best support their children. Staff gain feedback and ideas from parents when developing school plans. The school strengthens its understanding of families and the community. Parents become partners in shaping school life. |
What can families do to help James Cambell Primary School achieve the award?
| Read all newsletters and communications we send out. | Attend school events, workshops, and family activities whenever possible. | Complete any questionnaires or surveys honestly to help us improve. | Speak directly with staff if you have questions, concerns, or suggestions. |
Our Parent Partnership Committee will play a key role in maintaining progress and supporting our work towards the LPPA.
When will the assessment take place?
James Cambell Primary School will be applying for the award in 2025.
We’ll keep families informed about our progress and share updates regularly.
| Thank you for your support! We look forward to continuing to strengthen our partnership with all our families and celebrating the positive difference this award will make for our school community. If you have any questions, please contact the school office: 📞0208 270 4684 📧office@jamescambellprimary.org.uk |
