At Crawfordsburn Primary School, we believe in the importance of establishing positive relationships with parents and caregivers, as these strong relationships are crucial in supporting our pupils in fulfilling their potential.

The family ethos of the school applies to everyone who comes through our doors.  Crawfordsburn is a school where home-school links are actively promoted and where parents are an essential part of their child’s education.  To develop this partnership, we ensure that:

• We have an active and vibrant Parent Teacher Association (PTA).  Our PTA organises a variety of community fundraising events, including family fun nights, BBQs and fairs.
• Our parent representatives on the Board of Governors are a valued resource.
• We have many parent volunteers who assist the school in a variety of ways, such as sporting events, helping with whole-school events and gardening.
• We seek feedback from parents through questionnaires and focus groups.
• In September there are year-group meetings when parents can meet their child’s teacher and hear about the year ahead.
• We offer scheduled Parent-Teacher Consultations twice a year.  
• A written overview of progress is provided every June through an Annual Report.
• We use the SeeSaw Digital Portfolio App as a means of sharing and celebrating children’s work and progress.

"Along the way, we formed a positive relationship with every teacher." (A P7 Parent).