Working Together
Working together
As a child enters school, they (if appropriate) and their parents are made aware of the home/school contract. This state’s clearly what is expected from school and home -
- School - Be proud to provide a broad, balanced relevant curriculum within which children can develop their full potential.
- Provide a safe, secure and caring environment in which your child can enjoy learning.
- Treat your child with care and compassion and ensure he/she is happy and safe within school and home to support pupil progress.
- Home - To make sure that my child attends school every day, and is on time for school transport, if appropriate.
- Work with the school to support my child by attending all school appointments, reviews and medicals. Support us in the positive way the school works in all aspects e.g good behaviour , anti bulling and equal opportunities.
It also states what is expected from all pupils –
- Come to school, follow school rules, do my best.
- Each child is encouraged to be as independent at home as possible, dressing themselves, getting their own school bag ready, completing homework with an adult ect. Ways of developing independence are shared at every meeting, including the pre admission meeting.
Within our school we have a very strong pupil school council. This is made up of a pupil representative from each class. They are fully involved in school life and help to make important decisions such as how funds are raised and spent, to taking part in teacher interviews.
Parent and carer’s are encouraged and invited to become more involved in their child’s education. Before MLT targets are set, parents are asked if they have any targets that they would like school to support. During all annual reviews, and any other teacher/parent/carer meetings, parental views are always sought and listened too.
Parents are also asked their views about school and their child’s education every summer through the parents/carers questionnaire.
Parents are encouraged to be proactive in whole school life. For example, parents attend workshops, parents support fundraising events, supporting reading sessions during world book week, attending whole school events and supporting out of school events. Parents are encouraged to be part of the Governing body, when vacancies occur. This information will be sent via letter , in face to face meetings or virtual meetings to all parents and will also be on the school website.