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Parent/Guardian Commitments

Our Expectations

We will treat our children fairly and equally and will provide an environment and education that will nurture them as individuals and as a student body.

We will encourage your child to be respectful to one another through the words they use and the actions they take.

We will encourage our children to work together in a safe, happy environment, to develop happy and respectful friendships and positive social interactions.

I/We will not make disrespectful or negative comments about the school or any of the school staff on social media sites.

I/We will treat school staff with respect and politeness.

I/We will conduct my/our own behaviour in and around the school premises with courtesy, care and kindness at all times.

I/We will be aware of support and promote the school’s policies in relation to behaviour, discipline and health and safety.

I/We will accept responsibility for my child’s behaviour to and from the school.

Our Standards

We will provide opportunities and teaching resources to help your child reach their potential.

We will encourage your child to do their best at all times.

We will encourage your child to be resilient.

I/We will ensure that my/our child attends the school dressed in full, named school/PE uniform at all times.

I/We will ensure that my/our child has the necessary equipment including reading books and homework, available at the school each day to support their learning.

I/We will take an interest in my/our child’s education supporting them with reading and homework and other opportunities for home learning.

I/We will support the school by encouraging my/our child to develop a positive attitude to learning and the opportunities offered to them.

I/We will support the school by encouraging my/our child to develop a positive attitude towards a diverse multicultural society/community.

Development

We will support and encourage your child in taking responsibility for themselves and the school community.

We will provide opportunities for your child to have experience of the wider world through trips, visits and a range of extra-curricular activities.

We will encourage your child to be ready and prepared to learn.

I/We will support my/our child in school activities and educational visits.

I will support my child in fostering the appropriate mind set, ready for learning.

Communication

We will inform parents of their child’s progress at regular meetings and at other times if necessary.

We will keep parents informed annually in a written report about their child’s progress.

We will keep parents informed about school activities through regular newsletters and publishing information on our website.

We will offer parents the opportunity to receive some information through emails or texts.

We will advise you of any issues or concerns affecting your child.

I/We will attend parents’ evening.

I/We will supply and keep updated and current contact details at all times.

I/We will keep the school informed of any issues relevant to my child’s learning or well-being.

I/We will complete and return promptly any communication to which the school requires a response.

Attendance

We will keep records of attendance and take the necessary course of action to ensure that you child receives their educational entitlement and is safe.

I/We will ensure that my/our child attends school on time every day.

I/We will inform the school if my/our child is going to be absent before 8.30am on the day of absence.

I/We will maintain contact with the school if they are away for an extended period.

I/We will not disrupt my/our child’s learning by taking them out of school during term time for any purpose other than illness or a verified day of religious observance (Any purpose includes; family visits, trips, holidays, birthdays, family celebrations).

I/We will make appointments for example medical or dental visits, at a time outside of the school day.