Dear parents and carers,

We are introducing VESPA with [year group] at [school name] to support students in developing confidence, independence and effective study habits.

VESPA stands for Vision, Effort, Systems, Practice and Attitude. These five areas help students think about where they want to go, how they organise their learning, and how they respond to challenges.

Students will complete a questionnaire on [questionnaire date / week]. There are no right or wrong answers: the purpose is to reflect honestly on their current learning habits. Their report is a starting point for discussion, not a grade or a fixed label.

During [reflection and goal-setting date / week], students will read their feedback, write a reflection and choose practical goals with support from staff. We will then support them in practising those habits and reviewing progress. Students can also work through portal activities independently, trying learning strategies and reflecting on what helps them.

At home, please ask your young person what they noticed in their report, which habit they want to develop, and how you can help. A calm conversation about one small next step is a useful place to start.

The parent guide is available at https://app.vespa.academy/parents/index.html. Students can find app download links at https://app.vespa.academy/get-app and use their existing school-provided account or sign-in method. The browser version remains available.

If we share an individual parent report, we will provide a separate link and access instructions. Please contact [school contact / email] if you have questions about the programme or your young person's support.

Best wishes,
[Staff name]
[Role], [school name]