Home & School: Working in Partnership

We have a Home / School Agreement written by parents, teachers and Governors and you will be asked to sign a copy of this to acknowledge your support when your child is admitted to school.

Home Will:

- Ensure regular and punctual attendance in uniform and with the appropriate equipment.
- Ensure school is notified on first day of absence, by an adult, and followed by a letter.
- Inform the school of any issues at home that may affect the child's behaviour (good or bad).
- Support the school's policies and standard of behaviour.
- Support the child in homework and other opportunities for home learning.
- Attend parent's evenings and discussions about child's progress.
- Support child's extra-curricular activities, if feasible.
- Get to know about your child's life at school.

School Will:

- Provide an environment of mutual respect.
- Provide a secure, well-organised caring environment.
- Set challenging programmes of teaching which are designed to enable pupils to maximise
   their potential.
- Contact parents promptly when potential difficulties arise.
- Set clear and consistent standards.
- Arrange consultation evenings/written annual reports.
- Provide adequate notice for events and changes in arrangements (if possible).
- Provide regular, clear information.
- Endeavour to provide extra-curricular activities, if feasible, with support from parents.
- Will set and monitor homework and will facilitate the provision of clear, written instructions.

Together We Will:

- Have a commitment to promoting a sense of social responsibility and good citizenship.
- Recognise the importance of supporting individuals in developing their strengths and helping
them to find ways to cope positively with their weaknesses.