The NRA Agreement is as follows:

1. The Parents/Carers will:

• ensure that my/our child attends regularly and is punctual;

• inform the Academy of any concerns that may affect my/our child’s work or behaviour;

• attend Parents’ Consultation Days and discussions about my/our child’s progress;

• ensure my/our child is properly equipped for the Academy and wears the correct uniform;

• support the Academy's policies and guidelines for behaviour and homework;

• get to know about my/our child’s life at New Rickstones Academy;

• ensure that my/our child behaves in a responsible and positive manner towards others.

3. The Student will:

• attend regularly and on time;

• come fully equipped every day, ready to learn;

• wear correct uniform;

• complete my homework

• observe the Academy's behaviour and anti-bullying policies;

• ask someone when I need help, no matter how small the problem may seem;

• respect myself;

• respect and care for other people, buildings and equipment;

• keep the Academy free from litter and graffiti;

• become involved in as many extra-curricular activities as possible;

• enjoy my time at New Rickstones Academy.

Attendance/Absence Reporting:

If your son/daughter is absent you need to inform the Academy each day they are off.  You will need to speak to our attendance officer and give the reason for your son/daughters absence, please phone 01376 515756 ext. 265

Where possible doctors and dental appointment should be made before or after school, however in the event that an appointment needs to be made during school time we would expect students to attend their lessons prior to or following the appointment.

From September 2013, holidays in term time cannot be authorised by schools and academies. Such unauthorised absence my result in a fixed penalty notice.

If you require any further information please contact Mr Wilding, Director of Pastoral.

Academy Uniform:

Please see statutory information for more information. Uniform can be purchased from Personalise in Crittall Road.