Parents and Guardians

HOME/SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

An effective education is based on a good relationship between home and school. It values the ability of both partners to work together to support the child. We firmly believe in this, and always encourage parents to take a full and active part in their child's schooling.
When children start school, we ask parents to carefully read and sign documents which states our commitment to you and the commitment that we ask you to make for your child. It also asks children to take responsibility for what is expected of them to maximise their learning.

PARENTAL HELP - EVERYONE HAS A SKILL!

We are very keen to encourage parents into school. Whatever your strengths, teachers are very grateful for help and children can only benefit from the additional support. We invite Groups of parents into school every term, which are known as Parent Forum Groups, wherein we discuss various school issues. If you are interested in joining one of these Groups, please contact the school.

REPORTING TO PARENTS

At the end of each academic year, each child will bring home a written report. This will include information about the progress made and targets for the future. Parents are offered two consultation evenings throughout the year to discuss their child's progress in each subject. We have a Monitoring and Assessment policy, which is reviewed regularly and set targets for every child.

PARENT SUPPORT ADVISER

We have access to a Parent Support Adviser who works with families to support them in ensuring pupils achieve their potential in school. This includes improving attendance, punctuality, providing parenting skill training and raising self-esteem. Their contact details can be obtained through the school office.

COMMUNITY COHESION

BEHAVIOUR AND REWARDS

Behaviour in the school is good. There is an emphasis on encouragement and reward for positive behaviour, helpfulness and hard work. Everything worthwhile is a cause for celebration and poor behaviour is dealt with quietly but firmly. We will raise any concerns if we have and hope parents will come and talk to us if they also have any worries.

We have a simple set of rules and expect pupils to:
* follow school, class and playground rules
* follow instructions when directed
* show respect for others and their property
* do their work to their best of ability and allow others to do the same
* ask permissions before leaving/entering the room
* actively support each other's learning

At school positive, descriptive praise and encouragement are given to promote high standards of both work and behaviour. These are acknowledged periodically in school functions and programmes wherein rewards are given for the recognition of:
* Team work
* Helper of the Year
* Tidiest class room
* Highest class attendance
* Good Playground behaviour (Gold Awards)
* Head Teacher Awards for good behaviour and attitude in class
* Excellent standard of work
Special achievements of any other