Getting involved together.

The School Standards and Framework Act 1998 requires all schools to adopt a ‘Home-School Agreement’. The agreement is not a contract – it is intended to be a statement of the mutual responsibilities of parents/carers, students and teachers. It is the intention that we work together as a team to ensure the very best outcomes for our students.

At Kesgrave, parents/carers play a crucial role in the partnership of Learning. The Home-School Agreement incorporates the Aims, Values, School’s Ethos and Communication with Parents/Carers sections contained within the School prospectus. These sections should be read in conjunction with the following statement.

THE PARENTS/CARERS

I/We shall try to:

• see that my child attends School regularly, on time, properly equipped and in the correct uniform;
• support the School policies and guidelines for behaviour, ensuring that my child behaves appropriately to all members of the school community;
• understand the expectations of good conduct, including those on trips and visits, to ensure that all students and staff are safe and able to responsibly enjoy experiences outside the classroom’
• give encouragement to my child to take a full part in school life;
• support my child in homework and other opportunities for learning beyond the school day;
• support the holistic development of my child, including acting safely and appropriately online;
• attend parents’/carers’ evenings and discussion about my child’s progress;
• inform the School, on the first day of absence, if my child is unable to attend School for any reason and avoid term time absence for any reason other than ill health;
• get to know about my child’s School life;
• ensure that the School is aware of any issues affecting my child’s education.

THE STUDENT

I shall try to:

• aspire to the School 3 Bs: be positive, be respectful, be my best;
• be polite and helpful to all members of the School community regardless of differences of race, disability, sexuality, gender, culture or religion, and being a good ambassador on visits out of School;
• attend School and lessons regularly, on time and properly dressed in School uniform;
• give encouragement to my child to take a full part in school life;
• support my child in homework and other opportunities for learning beyond the school day;
• complete work (including homework) to the best of my ability;
• behave properly and responsibly at all times (including in school activities and trips);
• follow instructions from staff respectfully and to ensure the safety of all members of the School community;
• use the school planner and Firefly online learning platform;
• be an active and creditable member of the School community.

THE SCHOOL

We will:

• provide a safe, well-ordered, caring and stimulating environment for learning regardless of differences of race, disability, sexuality, gender, culture or religion;
• provide a broad, balanced curriculum appropriate to the needs of individual students and setting high expectations for all;
• provide a range of extra activities and opportunities beyond the classroom and encourage students to take part in these;
• provide well-qualified teachers who set and require high standards of work and behaviour;
• educate young people in all areas of the curriculum, including Personal, Emotional, Social and Economic education;
• set, mark and monitor homework in order to build independent learning skills and provide facilities for students to do homework at school;
• provide detailed information on pupils’ progress through reports and consultations;
• contact parents/carers if there is a problem with attendance, punctuality, dress or equipment;
• Communicate openly with parents/carers about any concerns or problems that affect their child’s work or behaviour;
• keep parents/carers informed about school activities via letters, regular newsletters and our website;
• deal with any issues raised by parents/carers or pupils sensitively, thoroughly, fairly and quickly.

Miss Upton

HEAD TEACHER