Home School Agreement 2023-24

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