What is the Leading Parent Partnership Award (LPPA)?
The Leading Parent Partnership Award (LPPA) is a nationally recognised award achievable by schools who work closely with families of its pupils. It makes our work with families better, improves communication and builds more activities for families in school. The assessment was made in July 2026 by an external advisor that the Edge had met ALL of the assessment criteria.
What does the school have to do to achieve the award?
The school has had to work towards meeting the nine evidence-based objectives below to achieve the award.
- Demonstrate a commitment to work towards achieving the LPPA
- Make and implement effective plans to achieve and maintain the LPPA
- Show the school is a welcoming, communicative and friendly place for parents
- Promote the awareness and participation of all groups of parents/carers in supporting their children’s learning and developing their own learning. In addition, the school holds and actively promotes a programme of opportunities and events for joint parent and child participation
- Provide a good induction for all new parents/carers
- Provide parents/carers with relevant and user-friendly guidance and information to help them to support their children’s learning
- Produce and implement parent-friendly policies to establish effective home–school links and to improve children’s attendance, punctuality, progress and positive participation in school
- Provide good support for all parents as their children move through or leave the school
- Summarise our achievements against the LPPA objectives and outlines our future plans
Research shows that when parents/carer are involved, children do better and achieve more. Parents, carers and family members are by far the most important influences on their child’s lives. By becoming involved in the life of your child’s school you can show your child that their education is important to you.
What difference does it make to the work with families we already do at The Edge Academy?
It will get EVEN better! We are always striving to improve at the academy and this award will help us develop the things we already do.
The benefits for children are:
- It is easier for children to learn when they get encouragement at home.
- They will do better and achieve more when their parents are involved.
- Their concerns can be sorted out quicker when their parents have a positive relationship with school staff.
- They are happy when their parents are enjoying events in the school.
“All parents universally spoke of how “lifechanging” the provision had been not just for their child but for them as parents. Parents can now return to work knowing their child is “cared for”. Medical needs are well understood by all staff, and parents “do not have to worry”.
When children see their parents or other family members getting involved in the school, it:
- Shows them you are interested in what the school is doing.
- Allows them to see that you value what they are learning.
- Gives them a sense of security.
- Helps them to learn about good citizenship from your example.
“It is abundantly evident from the LPPA verification that The Edge Academy is a warm, communicative and supportive school that will go “above and beyond” to unmask and meet the needs of all the pupils it serves. This approach extends to families and evidence from a range of sources consistently demonstrates an attentiveness to wider family hopes and aspirations.”
The benefits for parents are:
- Their children do better when they are involved.
- They are better able to help and encourage their children.
- They have more information about their child’s education.
- Parents can build their own confidence and skills.
- When there is a positive relationship between parents and their child’s school, the benefits are all-round.
- Parents get reassurance that their children are receiving a good education.
“A real strength is that from even before attending the school, staff work responsively with where students are at, supporting integration and partnerships with referring schools in highly effective ways.”
Parents will also:
- Get to know the teachers and other parents.
- Gain a better understanding of how the school works.
- See how their child relates to other children and teachers.
- Have the satisfaction of knowing that they are making a contribution to the school and to their and other children’s learning.
The benefits for school are:
- Parents have ideas about how the school can best support their children.
- Staff have people with whom they can talk over ideas and get help when developing plans for the school.
- Parents can give advice and help to reach other parents.
- The school will develop a better understanding of parents and the community.
“Leaders are innovative and relentless in their wider communications strategy. A particular strength is the school’s commitment to ensuring every child has a named trusted adult, reinforcing strong relationships and personalised support. This approach helps foster positive partnerships between school, pupils, and families, supporting the key principles of the Leading Parent Partnership Award.”
What can families do to help the Edge Academy maintain the strong home school partnership?
Read all newsletters, messages, invitations and social media posts we send out
- Come along to our events if you can
- Complete any questionnaires or surveys we send out as honestly as you can.
- Come and speak with us directly if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions.