Home School Agreement
School - Teaching and Learning:
Pupils deserve the highest possible standard of teaching and support to help them learn.
Our school will:
- Place an emphasis on English and mathematics to ensure mastery.
- Provide an enriched curriculum which challenges and motivates.
- Use regular assessment to track pupil progress.
- Ensure early intervention for those children experiencing difficulties.
Home will:
- Take an interest in what their child is learning.
- Support the school’s philosophy of high expectations for all.
- Participate, where possible, in class activities and off-site visits.
Pupils will:
- Come to school ready to learn.
- Work hard in all lessons.
- Complete their homework every day.
Attendance
Pupils have the right to education and parents have a legal responsibility to make sure children attend regularly.
Our school will:
- Contact parents on the first day of unknown absence.
- Contact parents of children who regularly arrive late for school.
Home will:
- Make every effort to make sure that their child will attend school every day and on time.
- Inform the school as soon as possible about any absence and the reason for it.
- Not taking children on holiday during term time.
Pupils will:
- Attend school every day and arrive on time.
Behaviour and attitude
Pupils learn best in an orderly environment where everyone knows what is expected of them.
Our school will:
- Have a code of behaviour which creates a safe and caring environment for everyone.
- Make sure that all staff, pupils and parents know what behaviour is expected.
- Consistently implement the expected code of behaviour, sanctions and rewards.
- Encourage staff and pupils to have a positive attitude to learning and caring.
Home will:
- Give praise at home for good behaviour and attitude at school.
- Work with the school to find solutions in cases of unacceptable behaviour.
Pupils will:
- Keep school and class rules.
- Have a positive attitude to learning and school.
Homework
Learning at home has an important part to play in helping pupils to achieve.
Our school will:
- Keep parents informed about the homework schedule.
- Provide suitable materials and advice on home based activities to how to help.
- Mark homework promptly and give constructive feedback.
Home will:
- Encourage their child in homework and sign the school diary every day.
- Encourage their child to read every day.
Pupils will:
- Complete all homework set and return it to school on time.
- Read every day.
Communication
Good communication between home and school is essential to make sure that pupils get the support they need.
Our school will:
- Be opening and welcoming at all times and offer opportunities for parents to become involved in school life.
- Make sure that parents have information about their child’s progress and behaviour and general school matters.
- Make sure that parents are informed about what their child is learning.
- Arrange for parents to discus and set targets for their child.
- Make sure they listen to parent’s concerns and do their best to help.
Home will:
- Tell school about anything which might affect their child’s work or behaviour.
- Attend parent evenings.
- Raise concerns promptly and directly with the school.
Pupils will:
- Take home letters, notes and reports from the school and give them to their parents.
- Talk with parents and teachers about any worries in school.
Preparedness
Being prepared for learning is essential to learning and is a valuable life skill.
Our school will:
- Ensure that our teachers plan all the lessons they teach.
- Have the materials and resources available for rich learning to take place
Home will:
- Make sure their child wears the correct uniform to school every day.
- Make sure their child comes to school with the necessary equipment and books.
Pupils will:
- Wear their correct uniform every day.
- Come to school with the correct equipment and books.
