Home School Agreement
SAINT JOHN’S HOME-SCHOOL AGREEMENT:
It is a DFE requirement for all schools to have an agreement in place. When your child starts at Saint John's we ask you to sign our home/school agreement which has been drawn up in consultation with parents. A paper copy of the agreement can be obtained from the school office and must be returned with your registration form.
THE PARENTS WILL:
- Make sure child arrives at school on time (i.e. be in the playground by 8.55am)
- Make sure child is collected on time (i.e. at 3.15pm)
- Make sure child attends regularly and provide a note of explanation or phone call if child is absent
- Make sure child arrives at school properly equipped (e.g. with PE kit)
- Attend parents’ evening to discuss child’s progress
- Support the school's code of conduct*
- Inform the school of any concerns or problems that might affect child’s progress
- Follow school e-safety guidelines**
- Use social media responsibly**
- Not take their child on a term time holiday
THE SCHOOL WILL:
- Care for your child’s safety including e-safety and well being
- Inform parents of child’s progress regularly
- Inform parents of any concerns or problems that might affect child’s progress
- Send home an annual written report
- Provide homework
- Keep parents informed about school activities through regular newsletters
- Contact parents if there is a problem with attendance, punctuality or equipment
- Encourage children to take care of their surroundings and others around them
- Encourage children to do their best at all times
- Provide information about national tests, targets etc
- Make available copies of all school policies
- Provide a balanced curriculum that meets your child’s needs
- Celebrate your child’s successes
- Encourage high standards of work
- Value your child as an important member of our school community
- Be open and welcoming at all times and offer opportunities for you to become involved in the life of our school
- Ensure that correct procedures are followed when dealing with complaints***
THE CHILD WILL:
- Attend school regularly and on time
- Bring everything needed for that day
- Wear the school uniform and be clean and tidy in appearance
- Do all school work and homework as well as possible
- Be polite, respectful and helpful to others
- Keep the school free from litter
- Walk inside and outside the building
- Take good care of the equipment and building
- Follow school e-safety guidelines**
- Use social media responsibly**
* Refer to the school's code of conduct in the behaviour and discipline policy on the school website
** Refer to the family guide to e-safety booklet on the school website
*** Refer to the school complaints policy on the school website