Home - School Agreement

HOME - SCHOOL AGREEMENT

School will:

• Provide a safe and happy environment in order for our children to develop.
• Offer a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum so that children develop a love of learning.
• Encourage children to strive for their best at all times.
• Encourage children to care for their environment and other people.
• Inform parents of the children's progress through annual reports and parents' evenings.
• Share successes, progress and achievements with parents/carers.
• Inform parents of any concerns that affect the children's learning or behaviour.
• Inform parents of the learning each term and let them know how they can help.
• Inform parents of school activities through regular newsletters and class letters.
• Set and monitor home learning appropriate to the children's age and skills.
• Discuss any concerns or issues in a confidential and sensitive manner.
• Seek the support of other specialist or agencies in order to meet the needs of the child or family, as appropriate

Parents/Carers will:

• Show an interest in the child’s learning and progress in school.
• Ensure the child comes to school on time – in class when classroom doors open at 8.45am, ready for registration at 8.55am.
• Make sure the child attends school and provide an explanation when the child is absent.
• Attend parents evening meetings and other relevant meetings to discuss the child's progress.
• Support the school's policies and guidelines for behaviour.
• Inform the school of any issues, problems or concerns that might affect the child’s well-being and progress in school.
• Support the school's dress code and school uniform policy, including appropriate clothing for PE.
• Support the child in completing home learning and provide a suitable space to complete set activities at home.
• Provide healthy, balanced lunchboxes and snacks.
• Avoid taking holidays or additional days with their child in term time.
• Behave responsibly and safely online and on school grounds.
• Support school events, where possible.

Together we will:

• Encourage the children to behave in a respectful and considerate manner.
• Support children's learning to help them achieve their potential.
• Encourage the children to take care of their school, local environment and society.

Pupil's Name                  ………………………………                    Class          …………

Parent/Carer                  ………………………………

Head of School              

This Home-School Agreement will be reviewed and adapted as the children progress through the school.