We pride ourselves in having very good home school links and place a great deal of importance on open communication. As well as daily conversations or appointments we communicate with parents in several ways. A variety of information is published on the website including dates, events, holidays, school notices and what is coming up in the weeks ahead. Parents are, at appropriate times, welcome to talk to any member of staff either informally or by appointment. Our school Facebook page and Twitter feed gives live information on school activities. Tapestry and Marvellous Me share with you information on your child/rens progress and achievements and can act as a two way communication system with class teachers. Text and email updates and reminders are also used on occasions. We will respond to any questions or concerns the same day or the very next day where possible.
It is a requirement of the school that we are provided with an up to date email address as our main point of communication and phone numbers for a minimum of two separate contacts, as required by law.
Information on current events in school can be received through accessing the school facebook page or twitter feed below.
https://www.facebook.com/The-Rydal-Academy-686518028168370
https://twitter.com/TheRydalAcademy
In Nursery and Reception, staff make use of the Tapestry online journal system for recording all the learning and fun of children’s early years education. Download the Tapestry App below and contact the school nursery for more information about accessing this service.
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/tapestrymobile/id583394125?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fsf.tapestrymobile
Year 1 to Year 6 use the Marvellous Me app to celebrate your children’s achievements in school and to send direct messages to parents from class teachers. Download the Marvellous Me App below. For log-in details please ask the class teacher.
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/marvellousme-for-parents/id940655934
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cloudthing.mmeparent&hl=en_GB
