Barling Magna Primary Academy Home/School Partnership Agreement

The school will:

• Recognise and manage the needs of individual children and encourage them to do their best at all times

• Offer equal opportunities in all aspects of school life and encourage pupils to appreciate diversity

• Provide a safe, welcoming, friendly and caring environment in which learning can take place

• Provide a range of learning opportunities through a broad curriculum which motivates pupils and fosters a love of learning and sense of achievement

• Encourage high standards of behaviour and develop pupils’ independence

• Value positive relationships between the school and parents/carers whilst providing regular information about pupils’ behaviour, academic progress and attainment

• Listen to and respond to concerns that parents/carers may have in a timely manner

• Give children regular opportunities to give their views about our school and listen and respond to any worries they may have about school

• Celebrate children’s achievements

The family will:

• Respect and support all staff within school

• Bring any worries or concerns to the relevant staff in school and not make derogatory comments about the school, its staff and children on social media

• Ensure that their child follows our uniform code, including removing earrings for PE lessons

• Make sure that their child attends school regularly

• Book family holidays during the 14 weeks of school holiday time each year and not request absence in term time

• Ensure that their child arrives at school on time with everything they need for their school day

The child will:

• Promise to follow our Golden Rules

• Be gentle, kind and helpful; not hurt people or their feelings

• Work hard and try his/her best

• Look after property; not waste or damage things

• Remember his/her manners and respect each other

• Not be afraid to ask for help and remember that making mistakes helps you learn