Communications

Communication with Parents

At St James Infant School and Pre-School, we believe that strong communication between home and school is key to helping every child thrive. We aim to ensure that communication with families is always clear, professional, timely and appropriate.

We use a range of ways to keep parents and carers informed about school life, celebrate children's achievements, and share important information.

Please find our recent letters and communications at the bottom of this page.

Class Dojo

Class Dojo is our main day-to-day communication platform.

When your child starts at St James, please ensure that your email address is included on your registration forms so that we can set up your account.

Through Class Dojo, staff can:

Share messages and reminders
Celebrate children's achievements
Post photos and videos of learning
Keep families updated on class activities and events

Class Dojo provides a valuable window into your child's school experience and helps strengthen the connection between home and school.

Arbor

We use Arbor to manage school information and communications with families.

Arbor enables parents and carers to access important information and receive updates from school in one convenient place.

Microsoft Teams

We use Microsoft Teams to support home learning and share activities with families when needed.

Further information about Teams can be found in the parent welcome pack provided when your child joins the school.

Newsletters and School Communications

Throughout the year, we keep parents informed through a variety of communications, including:

Headteacher newsletters
Class newsletters
School reports
Home learning projects
Letters and emails
Telephone calls
Face-to-face meetings

These communications help families stay connected with school life and informed about their child's learning.

newsletters

Social Media

You can keep up to date with school news, celebrations and upcoming events through our social media channels.

We currently share updates via:

Links to our social media pages can be found in the top right-hand corner of our website homepage.

School Website

Our website is an important source of information for parents and carers.

Here you will find:

We encourage families to visit the website regularly to stay informed about school life.

Need Help?

If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to discuss your child's education, our staff are always happy to help.

We value positive relationships with all our families and are committed to working together to support every child's success.