Separated Parents Policy (2023)
Introduction
At Orchard Primary School, we aim to maintain contact with both parents in the best interests of their child(ren). This policy aims to minimise any impact and to clarify to all parties what is expected from separated parents and what can be expected from the School.
The basis of the advice within this policy is with regards to a child or children who have already been admitted to the school.
The person(s) with parental responsibility who applied for the child’s admission should have involved all others with parental responsibility in making the decision to apply. They should have provided the school with details of all those with parental responsibility for a child. Where this has not happened the school welcomes direct contact from those with parental responsibility providing their own details. However, the school cannot be held responsible for excluding a parent or person with parental responsibility if the information has not been provided to them.
If parents separate whilst their child already attends the school, the parents must notify the school immediately so that we can ensure continuing contact with both parents and, in the event that the parents have separated on an acrimonious basis the School will endeavour to accommodate each parent separately in terms of communications and any attendances at the School.
