Home School Agreement

The school will work in partnership with parents and carers to:

provide a safe and happy environment where all children are valued, respected and listened to.
provide high quality teaching and an engaging curriculum to meet the needs of all our pupils.
assess pupil’s needs and provide appropriate support using the resources available.
provide opportunities for your child to practise what they have learnt at home.
encourage and support your child to aim high, develop resilience and do their best at all times.
promote each child’s health, safety, well-being and happiness.
regularly share your child’s progress through parent consultation meetings and an annual report.
achieve high standards of behaviour by providing opportunities for children to develop positive social relationships, self-esteem and a sense of responsibility.
keep parents informed of key information, meetings, workshops and events through regular newsletters and notices, as well as keeping our website up-to-date.
Listen and take note of any shared concerns.

make sure that my child regularly attends school and arrives no later than 8:50am, wearing appropriate uniform.
ensure my child wears an appropriate PE kit on designated PE days.
let the school know of any concerns or worries that may affect my child’s learning, behaviour or ability to do home learning so that this can be resolved quickly.
support and work with the school to ensure that the behaviour policies of the school are maintained and that my child treats others kindly and respectfully.
attend meetings with my child’s teacher and other staff, aiming to be positive and productive, to support moving my child on in their learning.
assist and encourage home learning (via our Tapestry and Teams platforms) and listen to my child read regularly.
regularly read information in newsletters and on the school website so that I am kept up-to-date with important details of relevant policies, meetings, events and information about my child.
be respectful and polite in my communication with school.

Attending school regularly and on time.
Wearing the correct school uniform and tying back my hair if it is long.
Wearing my PE kit to school on PE days.
Only wearing flat studs in my ears if they are pierced (none on PE day).
Being responsible for my school work and home learning.
Being polite, helpful and considerate to everyone within and outside of school.
Respecting the views of other people and taking good care of property and equipment.
Reflecting on my behaviour and learning and learn from all experiences.
Sharing any worries I may have with a member of staff.
Representing my school by showing the school values and following our Westgate Ways: Respect, Independence, Collaboration, Kindness, Excellence, Equality and Resilience.
Be respectful;
Be ready;
Be safe.