We have created this section of the website to keep parents and carers informed about weekly news and updates. Please click on each tab to view the information and check this weekly for updates.
Government childcare expansion
As of 1 April, working parents of two-year olds are now able to access 15 hours a week of government funded childcare, with over 150,000 children set to benefit from the scheme. The government aim to finish the complete rollout by September 2025.
More information about the governments rollout can be found here.
Parenting Workshops
Please see below links for upcoming parenting workshops and other useful resources to support family wellbeing.
Brilliant Parents Workshops - April schedule
Please sign up to the Brilliant Parent Workshops if you think they will help. They remain free, you just need to register for the session you wish to attend in advance.
Letter regarding Holi celebrations
Please click on the following link for a letter to parents regarding Holi celebrations.
Easter 2024 HAF programme
The current list of available Easter 2024 Brent HAF programmes is now available on the Brent Council website. This list is regularly updated, so please continue to check back if there are currently no suitable activities listed.
Before and after school childcare in Brent - Parent Survey
Please see the following link for a Before and after school childcare in Brent Parent Survey.
University College London Survey
University College London is running a research project on family health and wellbeing and would like to hear the views of parents and carers with children aged 0-12, to help improve public services and future research. If you would like to take part, please click on the link below to complete a short survey:
Parent Governor Vacancy
Dear Parents and Carers,
I am writing to invite you to stand for election as a parent governor at Alperton Community School. In our school we have provision for parent governors and there is currently one vacancy.
The document below summarises the vital strategic role governors play in raising standards, ensuring money is well spent and building a strong vision for the future. The document also includes details about how you can apply to join us as a governor.
Please note that the closing date for applications is Friday 12 April 2024.
If you have any questions regarding the process or role of a governor, please contact Anji Turner, Clerk to the Governing Body at anji.turner@alperton.brent.sch.uk
Yours faithfully,
Gerard McKenna
Returning Officer/Headteacher
Repair What You Wear
Please check out the website below for some great tips and advice on how to repair clothing, from mending a hem or seam to sewing on a button. This is a great way to save your old clothes, which is both ecological and economical.
Comic Relief Day
Our School will be supporting the annual Comic Relief Day taking place across the nation on Friday 15th March 2024. Please see the link below for a letter to parents with more information about the day and how students can contribute.
Year 9 Options
We are excited to invite all Year 9 parents to our dedicated Year 9 Options Event on Thursday 14th March, at Ealing Road, where you can come along with your child to discuss subjects and ask questions. Please click on the link below for a letter to parents with more information about the event:
National Careers Week
National Careers Week will take place from Monday, 4th March to Friday, 8th March. Please click on the link below for a guide to parents and carers with more information.
Brilliant Parents Workshops - March schedule
Please sign up to the Brilliant Parent Workshops if you think they will help. They remain free, you just need to register for the session you wish to attend in advance.
Year 7 Enrichment
Please see below letter to find out more about the fantastic enrichment opportunities available to your child and you can sign up to commit to more clubs this term.
Mobile phone policy reminder
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Just a gentle reminder that our school has a non-feature phone policy in place. We will be conducting random spot checks to ensure compliance, and any smartphones found will be confiscated and only returned to parents.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our school environment focused on learning.
Y9 Spring Term Report
Dear Parent / Carer
Your child's Spring Term Report can be viewed under reports on MCAS. The report provides information about your child's recent Mid Year Exam results and Attitude to Learning (ATL). Please click on the link at the bottom of the report for a full explanation of the data provided and contact your child's pastoral manager if you have any questions
