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