Parents as Partners

At Lancing, we deeply appreciate the trust you place in us when sending your child to the College. We recognise the importance of working closely together to provide the highest level of care and support for your child’s education and wellbeing.

We encourage strong communication between parents and the College. Your child’s Housemaster or Housemistress should be your first point of contact for day-to-day matters, and they will liaise with other staff as needed. Sharing any concerns—academic or personal—enables us to provide the best possible support for your child.

Throughout the year, you will receive the following communications from the College:

Attending parents’ meetings (largely held online), plays, concerts, sports matches, and House events is a wonderful way to stay engaged in school life and meet staff and fellow parents informally. The Lancing Parents’ Association (LPA) also organises a range of events throughout the year to foster connections within the school community. If you would like to be more involved with the LPA please email: lpa@lancing.org.uk

Parents are warmly encouraged to take part in career and professional networking initiatives to support current pupils and OLs (Lancing alumni) as they progress in their careers. If you would like to know more please email: dec@lancing.org.uk

For further support, the PSHE for Parents Seminar Series runs on selected Saturday mornings. These sessions align with the topics covered in pupils’ PSHE curriculum and offer a space for discussion, advice, and engagement on key adolescent issues. This series, titled Understanding Adolescence, has been warmly received by parents.

Throughout the year, you will receive the following communications from the College:

Summative Reports

A brief report once each half-term, providing a snapshot of attainment and achievement in each subject.

Full Written Reports

Issued twice a year. In the third term, a parent-teacher meeting is held instead, offering an opportunity to engage directly with subject teachers, the Housemaster/Housemistress, and the Tutor.

School Calendar

Available on the parent portal and the College website, this calendar is regularly updated and can be synchronised with your personal device.

End-of-Term Message

A message from the Head Master reflecting on the term and upcoming priorities.

Termly Key Events Update

Sent via email and available on the parent portal, providing important information about the term ahead.

What’s On

A termly Performing Arts Calendar showcasing upcoming productions and concerts.

The Quad

A termly magazine highlighting Lancing’s events, achievements, and news.

Regular E-Newsletter

Featuring updates on school life and upcoming events.

Parent Portal

A personalised platform for each pupil, where you can access reports, grades, exam results, letters, forms, and key updates.

Year Group Parent Supper

An annual event offering an opportunity to connect with fellow parents and staff.

Parent Portal

All Lancing parents have access to a secure platform, The Parent Portal, using unique login details. You will receive an email at the beginning of term which explains about the portal and the sign up process.

Through this portal, parents can:

View their child’s academic progress, including reports and exam results.
Access the school calendar, term dates, sports fixtures, policy documents, coach timetables, and other key information.
Book weekend leave.
Receive and review school communications.