Home School Agreement.

Cogan School's Home-School Agreement.

In Cogan School, we aim to provide a safe, disciplined and stimulating environment in which all children are motivated towards achieving their full potential in all aspects of the curriculum. An environment where children feel valued and are able to express opinions on cultural, social, emotional and educational issues. We aim to develop in each child, confidence, self discipline and an ability for independent learning.

Education is a partnership between pupils, teacher and parents. The paramount aim of Cogan Primary School is to develop this partnership to ensure that each child receives the best possible education. Parents are able to support their child's education when they have close links with the School and are aware of what the School is aiming to achieve.Parental influence is critical in shaping pupil attitude and behaviour, parents and teachers need to work together to maintain good behaviour and discipline.

All Parents, Teachers, Governors and older pupils have been consulted and this Home-School Agreement takes into account the views expressed.

By signing this agreement parents are indicating that they have taken note of and accept, the responsibilities of School, parent and pupil and will commit themselves to their responsibilities.

The School Staff accept they have responsibilities in relation to the pupils in the School. These responsibilities include providing:-

·    a safe working environment where each child is treated with respect.

·    a broad balanced curriculum in line with statutory requirements.

·    a standard of education that enables every pupil to achieve his/her full

      potential.

·    support for pupils with special educational needs.

·    effective teaching in a disciplined environment expecting high standards of                                                                                behaviour and progress.

·    opportunities for pupils to interact with the local and wider, community.

·    termly parent/teacher consultations. and an annual written report.

·    opportunities for parents to discuss educational and emotional concerns.

·        information regarding School events, routines, National Curriculum  test results        and School targets for the core subjects.

·    opportunities for parents to gain information which enables them to help their child at home.

·    access to school policies held centrally at school.

Parents' responsibilities for children of compulsory school age include:-

·    ensuring pupils attend regularly every day, refreshed, appropriately dressed and ready  to work, unless there is a reason for absence such as illness.

·    ensuring pupils are punctual and in time for registration at 9.00 a.m.

·    supporting the School in the promotion of good behaviour and discipline.

·    fostering a partnership between School and home and agreeing to work interactively with their children on homework tasks.

·    attending parent/teacher meetings and if the child has special educational needs, meeting with the co-ordinator to review their child's progress.

·    considering advice and targets given in teachers' reports and undertaking tasks which contribute to the child's development.

·    informing school about domestic and health issues which could affect progress.

·    informing school of absences on the first day.

·    avoiding leave of absence for family holidays in term time, as this seriously disrupts continuity of learning.

A pupil's responsibilities include:-

·    attending school regularly, on time, ready to learn and take part in school   activities.

·    working hard to achieve high standards.

·    treating other pupils, school staff and school property with respect.

·    observing the school rules at all times.

·    undertaking homework with the support of parents.

·    dressing appropriately for school.