Home School Agreement

Students will follow the code of conduct by:

being committed to attend school on time with the necessary equipment for learning
following the school’s behaviour policy at all times, behaving in a way that enables their own learning and other pupils’ learning to take place effectively
being polite and respectful to everyone at all times on and off site
supporting an atmosphere where everyone feels safe
wearing full uniform correctly at all times
achieving excellence by producing work to the best of their ability both in class and for homework
mobile phones and other electronic devices are left at home or switched off in bags at all times
caring for the school environment by respecting the premises, putting all litter in the bins provided and eating only in designated spaces
taking opportunities within their school career to enrich their learning journey

The school will provide a high quality education by:

delivering high quality learning activities for all students through a well sequenced curriculum
monitoring the progress of students and keeping them and their parents informed
using positive behaviour management strategies to support excellent behaviour in lessons and around the school
setting appropriate homework tasks in accordance with the homework policy
ensuring that all students are treated fairly and consistently
provide opportunities to learn and develop skills outside the classroom
prepare students for next step destinations

Parents and Carers will support the school and their students by:

behaving in a polite, safe and respectful manner when on school premises and liaising with the wider school community
supporting the school’s ethos by reinforcing the school’s expectations at home
supporting the school’s policies, rewards and sanctions
role modelling appropriate behaviours to best support the development of your child
ensuring that students attend school punctually, wearing school uniform correctly and fully equipped for learning each day
supporting students in completing homework to a high standard by providing a suitable environment and allowing adequate time for deadlines to be met
attending parents’ evenings and relevant school events throughout the year
supporting attendance on educational visits and extra-curricular activities
raising concerns about their child’s education promptly and directly with the school rather than via social networking sites or otherwise bringing the school into disrepute
contacting reception or relevant staff with urgent messages
ensuring they attend every day and avoid taking holidays during term time
acknowledging that if students are responsible for maliciously damaging property, the family may be liable for the costs of any repair required