Parents and Carers
COVID-19
We hope that parents, carers, students and their families remain healthy and safe at this time. Please see the following pages for information on our provision and guidance during these uncertain times. We will continue to update parents and carers via email, the Academy newsletter and the website. Thank you for your support.
Communication with parents and carers
Parents and carers play a cruicial role in the progress and achievements of Westminster Academy students. As such, we encourage parents and carers to engage with the Academy as much as possible.
The first point of contact for all parents and carers is their child's personal tutors. The Academy holds Progress Review Days, Parents' Evenings and Results Evenings, and provides termly reports to ensure parents and carers are kept up to date and can involve themseves in their child's learning. The weekly newsletter will also inform families of important notifications and events.
New students
We look forward to welcoming in-year admissions as well as our new cohort in September. Please read the following guide to help prepare your child for starting at WA.
Uniform and equipment
The following guide states the uniform and equipment requirements for Westminster Academy students.
Westminster Academy's uniform provider is Ace Clothing. For more details, and to order online, please visit their web page:
For information about our uniform expectations, please download our uniform policy from our Key Information pages here.
Academy lunches
Our in-house catering team freshly prepare a variety of meals for our students every day. The weekly menus are available to download below.
Attendance
Excellent attendance and punctuality have a direct impact on student progress and are key skills that children will require throughout their lives. Please read Westminster Academy's Attendance Guide for our expectations regarding behaviour and protocals in the case of student absence.
Attendance Guide for Parents and Carers at Westminster Academy
Parent Council
The Parent Council is a core part of the Academy, allowing parents and carers to contribute to improvements at the school, organise events and have an impact on the education of Westminster Academy students.
To find out more about the Parent Council, please contact:
ParentCouncil@WestminsterAcademy.org.uk
Parent liaison programme
Our Parent Liaison Programme extends to members of the community, offering various classes and opportunities, including our popular adult English lessons.
Children staying over and in your care
We ask parents and carers to note this guidance from the Metropolitan Police with regards to the safeguarding of children who stay overnight or for prolonged periods at your address.
Academy policies and useful links
Please visit our Key Information pages for Academy policies regarding admissions, safeguarding, behaviour and welfare, SEN and disabilities, equalities and additional interventions, teaching and learning, the Governing Body and financial information, plus useful links to our exam boards.