St Thomas More Catholic Secondary School

At St Thomas More our aim is to improve the efficiency of our communication, by reducing our use of postal mail and increasing our use of email is one of our key aims. Benefits include reducing the schools carbon footprint, saving money and being able to communicate quickly and effectively. To do this, it is vital that the school holds accurate contact details for parents and carers.

A guide on our communication systems and what they are used for:

SYSTEM	WHAT IT’S USED FOR
	This is a learning platform offering access to:	There is also other information for parents and students regarding:
The School’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Accessed via school website or App	Homework tasks Learning resources Extra challenging activities	Prayer Room Learning Resource Centre Careers Internal examination information
	Sharing information regarding your child’s
This is accessed via a web portal or App. This is our parent information portal	Attendance Parents evening bookings Updating contact details Assessment and reports	Exam timetables School timetables Teaching staff Receiving texts and emails
EMAIL	The types of information shared includes:
Accessed both via MCAS and personal email accounts.	General information Updates and opportunities	Information about sanctions and consequences
	The types of information shared using SMS message includes:
Text messages sent directly to your mobile phone.	Lateness Urgent information or reminders	Uniform Behaviour, including praise
	On our Facebook page we share information with parents/carers and the local community. Including information from the Trust and any local events.
	On our Twitter account we share information with parents/carers and the local community. Including information from the Trust and any local events.