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title: "LPPA"
url: "https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/lppa"
school: "Astley Park School"
---

# LPPA

                        ![](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/images/LPPA.JPG)

**Leading Parent Partnership Award LPPA**

Astley Park School are pleased to announce that they have been awarded the LPPA accredited status following our re accreditation visit in May 2024. This is a nationally recognised qualification that highlights the great relationship that our wonderful school has with our parents and carers, ensuring that the wants and needs of our parents and families as well as our pupils are always seen as a top priority.

We are incredibly proud of all the work that the team put in to ensuring we once again were able to demonstrate all the areas of our best practise and look forward to building on our successes over the next three years as we look to maintain our status in the future.

The areas of strength identified in our most recent accreditation are highlighted below:

• The school has a high level of commitment to parent partnership supported by the headteacher, governors and staff

• Parent partnership is embedded into school systems, policies and procedures

• The school has strong links with health, welfare and social agencies to support families, e.g. children can have therapeutical appointments in school

• All staff understand the importance of developing positive relationships with parents and spend time building trust with parents to the benefit of children

• Staff and parents work collaboratively to design a bespoke curriculum for children

• The school have developed excellent communication methods tailored to meet parents’ needs

• The Parent Support Lead works proactively to support vulnerable families and works with external agencies to ensure families can access the support and resources they need

• The introduction of termly family events with opportunities for joint learning and family fun have been very successful and enabled families to enjoy activities together, staff have fully participated in these events further building relationships with families

• In response to parents’ feedback, the school have established wrap around care and holiday clubs for students providing continuity of care, which is very much appreciated by parents many of whom find school holidays challenging. The school have appointed an Extended Services Manager to ensure the success of this work

• The school provide comprehensive e-safety information for parents, to raise awareness of potential dangers and safeguard their children when using devises at home

• The school have half termly parents open evenings for prospective parents to visit the school and staff provide advice to these parents on accessing support for SEND children

• The bespoke induction process ensures individual families’ needs are met and children have as smooth a transition as possible. Families are fully involved in the transition to post 16 options

• Parent feedback is gathered on all aspects of school life, feedback is analysed and the school responds to parents’ requests showing parents that they are listened to and their views taken seriously. Questionnaires have been streamlined to make them easier to complete, resulting in more parents responding to surveys

• The school have learned from their practice during covid and have developed a mixture of online and in person events to enable all parents to access appointments

• Parent feedback is very positive and parents have a very high level of confidence in the school

The full report can be found below:

[LPPA Statement of Commitment 2024](https://astley-park-school.schudio.com/files/LPPA_Statement_of_Commitment_2024.pdf)

[Letter to parents/carers 2024](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/files/LPPA_Letter_to_parentscarers.pdf)

**What is the LPPA and framework?**

![](https://astley-park-school.schudio.com/images/Box_1.JPG)

**What are the Benefits of Achieving this Award?**

The LPPA award is a very thorough but rewarding process. The assessor acknowledged that Astley Park School has a ‘high strategic whole school approach for involving parents in the life of the school’ and Astley Park School listen to parents through a range of consultations using different methods.

**Areas of strength**

- Astley Park School uses LPPA very thoughtfully to continue to offer sustainable parental engagement with a clear strategic plan.
- General communication with parents is open and honest and all routes of communication oare really appreciated.
- Parents are well informed of their child’s progress using an array of means.
- Astley Park School offers various opportunities to engage informally with other parents such as the ‘Chill and Chat’ events.

**Impact of the award**

Increased our reflective practise in terms of parental engagement.

Continually using feedback to amend our approach to supporting parents

Two Way communication has given staff further insight into our children’s home life and this has enabled us to further incorporate their interests into the school.

Astley Park School are proud of our relationships with parents and carers. We want our families to feel supported, engage with us and continue to work in partnership with our staff.

Many thanks to all the parents and carers who continue to support the school and their children whilst they attend Astley Park School.

**LPPA Co-ordinator**

Mrs Williams

**LPPA Working Group**

Mrs Ascroft

Miss Miller

Mrs Mitchell

Mrs Mahood

Miss Hendy

Mrs Hand

Mrs Devlin

Mrs Cobham

Ms Carter

Miss Robertson

If you would like any more information about the LPPA or to get involved please contact Mrs Williams on williamsd@astleypark.lancs.sch.uk

[LPPA you said-we did](https://astley-park-school.schudio.com/files/Pages/LPPA_you_said_-_we_did.docx)

**LPPA Certificates**

### LPPA

 Astley Park School Parent &amp; Carer Questionnaire 2025  512 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/astley-park-school/files/documents/Astley_Park_School_Parent_and_Carer_Questionnaire_2025.pdf)

 LPPA RA Report 2024  277 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/astley-park-school/files/documents/LPPA_RA_Astley_Park_Chorley_May_2024_Report.pdf)

 2021 - May - LPPA Certificate  169 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/astley-park-school/files/documents/LPPA_-_Astley_Park_School.pdf)

 2018 - June - Astley Park School LPPA Final Verification Report  275 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/astley-park-school/files/documents/2018-_June_-Astley_Park__LPPA_Final_Verification_Report__(1).pdf)

### Annual Parent / Carer Questionnaire Summaries

 2026 Parent/Carer Parent View Questionnaire Summary  442 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/astley-park-school/files/documents/Astley_Park_School_Parent_and_Carer_Questionnaire_July_2026.pdf)

 2025 Parent/Carer Parent View Questionnaire Summary  366 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/astley-park-school/files/documents/Astley_Park_School_Parent_and_Carer_Questionnaire_Academic_Year_23_24(1).pdf)

 2024 Parent/Carer Parent View Questionnaire Summary  366 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/astley-park-school/files/documents/Astley_Park_School_Parent_and_Carer_Questionnaire_Academic_Year_23_24.pdf)

 2023 Parent/Carer Parent View Questionnaire Summary  346 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/astley-park-school/files/documents/Astley_Park_School_Parent_and_Carer_Questionnaire_2022_2023.pdf)

 2022 Parent/Carer Parent View Questionnaire Summary  3.14 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/astley-park-school/files/documents/2022_Annual_Parent_Care_Questionnaire_Summaries.pdf)

 2021 Parent /Carer Parent View Questionnaire Summary  2.64 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/astley-park-school/files/documents/2021_Parental_Questionnaire_KWE.pdf)

 2019 Parent / Carer Parent View Questionnaire Summary  740 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/astley-park-school/files/documents/2019_-_OFSTED_Parent_View_Results.pdf)

 2018 Parent / Carer Parent View Questionnaire Summary  152 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/astley-park-school/files/documents/Parent_View_results___Jan_2018.pdf)

 2017 Parent / Carer Parent View Questionnaire Summary  116 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/astley-park-school/files/documents/Parent_Carer_Questionnaire_2017_-_Summary_of_Responses(1).pdf)

 2016 Parent / Carer Parent View Questionnaire Summary  227 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/astley-park-school/files/documents/KW_Parent_Carer_Questionnaire_-_2016_-_Summary(2).pdf)

### Parents/Carers

- [Arbor](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/arbor)
- [Behaviour](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/behaviour)
- [Child Protection and Safeguarding](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/child-protection-and-safeguarding)
- [Evidence for Learning (EfL)](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/evidence-for-learning)
- [LPPA](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/lppa)
- [Medical Advice](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/medical-advice)
- [Online Safety](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/online-safety)
- [Out of School Clubs](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/out-of-school-clubs)
- [Operation Encompass](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/operation-encompass)
- [Parent / Carer Questionnaire Summaries](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/annual-parent-carer-questionnaire-summaries)
- [ParentPay](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/parentpay)
- [Parent View](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/parent-view)
- [Pupil Attendance](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/attendance)
- [SEND](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/send)
- [Term Dates](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/termdates)
- [Transitions عبور Tranziție Przejście Perėjimas](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/transitions-uboor-tranzitie-przejcie-perejimai)
- Useful Info for Parents &amp; Carers
    - [Agency and Support Groups ](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/useful-info/agency-and-support-groups)
    - [ASD - Useful Information](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/useful-info/asd)
    - [Astley Park School Parents, Staff &amp; Friends Association](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/useful-info/astley-park-school-parents-staff-friends-association)
    - [CAMHS](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/useful-info/astley-park-school-parents-staff-friends-association/camhs)
    - [Charging Policy](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/useful-info/astley-park-school-parents-staff-friends-association/charging-policy)
    - [Children &amp; Families Act 2014](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/useful-info/astley-park-school-parents-staff-friends-association/children-and-families-act-2014)
    - [Communication Tools](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/useful-info/astley-park-school-parents-staff-friends-association/communication-tools)
    - [Disabled Persons Railcard](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/useful-info/astley-park-school-parents-staff-friends-association/disabled-persons-railcard)
    - [Fundraising](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/useful-info/astley-park-school-parents-staff-friends-association/fundraising)
    - [Groups Activities Courses](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/useful-info/astley-park-school-parents-staff-friends-association/fundraising/groups-activities-courses)
    - [Lunch Time/Breakfast](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/useful-info/astley-park-school-parents-staff-friends-association/fundraising/lunch-time-breakfast)
    - [Milk](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/useful-info/astley-park-school-parents-staff-friends-association/fundraising/milk)
    - [Parent/ Carer School Glossary](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/useful-info/astley-park-school-parents-staff-friends-association/fundraising/parent-carer-school-glossary)
    - [Supporting Mental Health &amp; Well-Being](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/useful-info/astley-park-school-parents-staff-friends-association/fundraising/supporting-mental-health-and-well-being)
    - [Sensory Processing Disorder](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/useful-info/astley-park-school-parents-staff-friends-association/fundraising/sensory-processing-disorder)
    - [Signalong](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/useful-info/astley-park-school-parents-staff-friends-association/fundraising/signalong)
- [Without Prejudice Visits](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/without-prejudice-visits)

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#### Astley Park School

 Harrington Road
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 1JZ

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#### School Info

- [Admissions](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/admissions)
- [Fundraising](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/useful-info/astley-park-school-parents-staff-friends-association/fundraising)
- [Ofsted Info](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/ofsted)
- [SEND Information](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/send)
- [Vacancies](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/school-info/vacancies)
- [Contact Us](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/contact)

#### Parents/Carers

- [Behaviour](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/behaviour)
- [Arbor](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/arbor)
- [LPPA](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/lppa)
- [Online Safety](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/curriculum-classes/online-safety)
- [Attendance](https://www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk/parents-carers/attendance)

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