Our two Community Boards, covering Northampton and Milton Keynes, replace the previous Families in Partnership structure. Bringing together parents, school leaders and local community representatives, the Boards strengthen local accountability and partnership working. They ensure the voices of families and communities help shape priorities, improve outcomes for children and build stronger relationships between our schools and the communities they serve.

All elected and nominated representatives will adhere to the Nolan Principles of Public Office and safeguarding requirements. 

At Preston Hedges Trust, we believe that strong relationships between our schools, families and local communities are essential to giving every child the best possible opportunities to thrive. We are introducing two new Community Boards – the Northampton Community Board and the Milton Keynes Community Board – to replace our previous Families in Partnership structure. These new Boards will bring together parents, school leaders and representatives from our wider communities, strengthening the way we work together and ensuring local voices help shape the decisions and priorities that matter most to children and families.

Each Community Board will work across the Trust’s schools in its geographical area, bringing together local knowledge, experience and perspectives to help identify shared priorities and opportunities. The Boards will focus on:

• Listening to families and communities:
  Ensuring parents and local communities have a meaningful voice in shaping priorities and decisions.
• Strengthening local partnerships:
  Building relationships with local authorities, health services, community organisations and other partners to support children and families beyond the classroom.
• Responding to local needs:
  Using community insight alongside information about our schools to identify priorities and areas for improvement. ·
• Supporting accountability:
  Working with school leaders and the wider Trust to understand performance, celebrate successes and address local challenges.

How can parents get involved?

Parents will have opportunities to stand for election to their local Community Board, ensuring families have a direct voice in the Trust’s governance. Each Board will represent schools and communities across its area, rather than operating separately for individual schools