Home/School Partnership Agreement

Published on 14th November 2014

The school will:

Insist on high standards of both work and behaviour and develop pupils’ sense of responsibility and belonging to the school.
Provide a safe, well-ordered and caring environment for pupils.
Provide pupils with the opportunity to achieve their full potential by providing a balanced curriculum to meet their individual needs.
Value pupils as individuals and give opportunities to them to express their views.
Identify pupils’ academic and personal needs and provide appropriate intervention and support where necessary.
Provide an annual written report and opportunities to discuss pupils’ progress, achievements and problems that might arise.
Provide opportunities for parents to learn about and contribute to their child’s education, and issues affecting life in school.

The parent(s)/carer(s) will:

Conduct all communication with the school in a polite and respectful manner in accordance with the ethos of the school.
Take responsibility for and monitor pupils’ use of the computer/mobile phone to ensure they are used appropriately.
Support the School’s Behaviour Policy and any sanctions issued.
Ensure that pupils come to school regularly on time with the equipment that they need, and in the correct school uniform.
Attend parents’ evenings, and discussions about pupils’ progress.
Not take pupils out of school during term time.
Support and encourage pupils in homework and reading.
Support pupils’ involvement in extracurricular activities.
Inform the school about any problem which might affect pupils’ work and behaviour.
Check and sign the student planner each week.

The pupil will:

Behave well and be polite and respect all in our community.
Obey the school rules and accept sanctions in an appropriate way.
Show respect to school staff, fellow pupils, school property and the school environment.
Not bring mobile phones, iPods, MP3 players or any other valuables into school.
Arrive at school and lessons on time.
Bring the correct equipment for each day and look after it when in school.
Follow the school rules with regard to school uniform and appearance.
Work hard and do all their class work and any homework as well as they can.
Act as Ambassadors when off the school premises.
Keep their parent(s)/carer(s) informed and involved in their life at school.

The Fernwood School Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco Policy (see Policy for further detail)

We understand that if any pupil:

they are likely to be permanently excluded

Parent/Carer Signature: _______________________ Name : ____________________________

Pupil Signature:_______________________________Name: _____________________________

Tutor Group:_________________________________ Date: ______________________________

PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THE HOME/SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

TO THE FERNWOOD SCHOOL