BIRDWELL PRIMARY SCHOOL – HOME/SCHOOL AGREEMENT
SCHOOL:		HOME:		PUPILS:
LEARNING and TEACHING – Pupils deserve the highest possible standard of teaching and support to help them learn
Develop children’s self-esteem, physical and social well-being, and encourage ambitions Develop learning through a balanced and exciting curriculum which challenges and motivates pupils within a positive learning climate Respect difference, develop potential and talent, encourage enthusiasm and promote learning for life		Praise and support their child for effort and good work Take an interest in what their child is learning		Come to school ready to learn Try to do their best and help others to do their best Respect each other and staff
BEHAVIOUR AND DISCIPLINE – Pupils learn best in an orderly environment where everyone knows what is expected of them
Have a code of behaviour which creates a safe and caring environment for everyone Make behaviour expectations clear to staff, pupils and parents		Support the school, upholding our code of behaviour Ensure their child comes to school appropriately dressed		Listen to staff and follow school and class rules Consider other people’s feelings Look after the grounds, buildings, furniture, equipment and books
COMMUNICATION – Good communication between home and school is essential to make sure pupils get the support they need
Inform parents about their child’s progress, behaviour and attitude to learning, as well as general school matters and events Be friendly and approachable, listen to concerns and do our best to help		Let school know about anything which might affect their child’s work or behaviour Participate on parents’ evening or at agreed times to discuss their child’s progress Raise concerns directly and promptly with school		Take home letters, notes and reports from school and give them to parents or carers Share achievements and worries
ATTENDANCE – Pupils have a right to education and parents have a legal responsibility to make sure that children attend regularly
Have a prompt beginning and end to the school day		Make sure their child comes to school regularly, on time, alert and ready to learn Inform the school as soon as possible about an absence and the reason for it – on the first day of absence.		Attend regularly and arrive on time
HOMEWORK – Learning at home has an important part to play in helping pupils achieve
Provide suitable information and advice on homework		Support with homework and learning at home		Take and complete homework to the best of their ability and return on time Read daily where possible  for 5 minutes  and return books to school with reading log completed.