PACT

Parent and Academy Contact Team (PACT)

PACT – Parent and Academy Contact Team

WHAT ARE OUR AIMS AND OBJECTIVES?

To provide a forum where parents can make comments, raise questions and concerns
To act as a gateway between the parents and the Academy.
To collaborate with the Academy on improvement and development
To provide a link from the parents/carers in to the Governing Body.
To work with staff and students to raise funds for the Academy.
To support the staff and students at the Academy.
To provide support at Academy events.

WHY PACT?

These gatherings are a fantastic opportunity for parents and carers to work in collaboration with the Academy. We are building a learning community that is focused on ensuring that the young people attending Q3 Academy Tipton experience an outstanding education which develops them into active citizens; well prepared for the wider world when they complete their time with us.

Your views and your support are an essential aspect in building a culture of aspiration and success, so please come and join us.

INTERESTED?

If you would like any further information about the PACT group then please email siobhan.clegg@q3tipton.org.uk. Please do not hesitate to get in touch to give us your ideas, suggestions, to volunteer your services and for further information on any event – your views count!

We look forward to meeting you and working with you.

PACT Roles

PACT Diary

Role of Chairperson

To ensure that PACT functions properly.

Each meeting is planned effectively, conducted according to the agenda and that matters are dealt with in an orderly, efficient manner
To ensure that PACT is managed effectively and ‘lead the team’
To provide support to the PACT members
To represent PACT as required i.e. Stakeholders Meeting

Role of Vice Chairperson

To chair any meetings that the Chair is unable to attend
Be involved in, or liaise with the committee and sub committees when organising events
To prepare meeting agendas by consulting with the PACT Chair
To welcome and involve other parents into the PACT
To communicate to all parents, wider school and community about meetings, news and events via Facebook flyers, posters, newsletters and website
To lead parent and wider Academy community engagement in PACT (class representatives, use of local contacts and skills)
To prepare with the Chair the PACT and Treasurer annual report for the Annual General Meeting and any other meetings

Role of Treasurer

Provide floats for each of the events
Collect and bank money from the events
Provide a report at each PACT meeting showing how much money has been raised/spent, with a closing balance at the end
Prepare a balance sheet and a report for the AGM for the years accounts

Role of Secretary

To attend PACT meetings
To take accurate minutes
To type up the minutes and send them to Chair for approval

PACT Meetings will be taking place on the following dates across this year:

· Tuesday 17th September 2019

· Thursday 14th November 2019

· Tuesday 14th January 2020

· Thursday 12th March 2020

· Tuesday 12th May 2020

· Thursday 9th June 2020

All meetings take place from 5.30pm to 6.30pm and are based in the community hub. Refreshments will be provided.

Please contact us via reception on 0121 521 1540 to let us know if you will be attending via hello@q3tipton.org.uk