Keeping in Touch with Parents

At HAOC, we’re committed to open and supportive communication, working together with families to help every student succeed. Here are some of the main ways we stay connected with our school community.

Who to Contact

Your child’s Form Tutor is your first point of contact. They see your child almost every day.  In addition, your child’s Achievement Leader and Pastoral Manager also have a good overall understanding of your child’s academic progress, attendance, and wellbeing.

If your query relates to a specific subject, the relevant teacher or Subject Team Leader would be the best point of contact.

You can get in touch with these key staff members by emailing info@harrisockendon.org.uk, and your message will be forwarded to the right person. Alternatively, you can call our main office on 01708 851661 and leave a message with our helpful reception team. We aim to respond to all emails and phone calls within 24 hours.

For serious concerns, such as safeguarding, please contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or a member of the Senior Leadership Team. You can find their details on our Safeguarding page.

Parents’ Evenings

Parents’ Evenings take place at least once each academic year, for each year group.  They are an important opportunity for families and teachers to come together and celebrate students’ achievements, discuss progress, and plan next steps.

These meetings give you the chance to hear directly from your child’s teachers about how they are doing both academically and personally, as well as to share any insights or concerns from home. Working in partnership helps us ensure every student feels supported and challenged to reach their full potential.

Progress Reports

Your child will receive a progress report once per term (Autumn, Spring and Summer). The content of each report will vary depending on the academic cycle and can include how your child performed in recent assessments or examinations, a review of their Attitude to Learning (ATL) in each subject, and how well they have learnt the curriculum.

Parents/carers are encouraged to discuss and compare each subject together as the report will provide an insight into their overall performance across the curriculum.

Regular Newsletters and Latest News

There’s so much to celebrate at our academy, every single day! Our website’s socials page and termly newsletters make it easy to stay up to date with all the exciting events at Harris Academy Ockendon and the incredible achievements of our students.