Home School Agreement

The Responsibilities of the School

Thorn Grove School will do its best to:

• • Provide a safe, secure and caring learning environment where all children are valued, respected and listened to.

  • Support your child to develop a positive attitude towards others, regardless of faith, disability, gender, race, ethnicity or heritage. 

  • Teach and encourage your child to do their best and achieve their full potential.

  • Provide an engaging and balanced curriculum and share this with you.

  • Set home learning opportunities for your child to practice what they have learnt in school

  • Be welcoming and offer opportunities for you to become involved in school life. 

  • Respond effectively to your queries or concerns as promptly as possible.

  • Keep parents informed about school life and special events through regular communication and via the school website. 

  • Contact you as soon as concerns are raised about your child’s learning, behavior, attendance or punctuality.

  • Achieve high standards of behaviour by providing opportunities for children to develop positive social relationships,self-esteem and a sense of responsibility. 

The Responsibilities of Parents/Carers 

By being a member of the Thorn Grove community  I agree to do my best to:

• • See that my child attends school regularly, on time, properly prepared and wearing the correct school inform.

  • Inform the school on the first day of absence.

  • Inform the school of any concerns or problems that might affect my child’s ability to learn or behave appropriately.

  • Support my child with home learning activities and value reading at home

  • Take an interest in and ask questions about their learning.

  • Attend meetings with my child's teacher and other staff, aiming to be positive and productive, working towards moving my child on in their learning

  • Support the school in getting any help my child may need.

  • Treat all staff and the wider school community with courtesy and respect.

  • Inform the school immediately of any changes to my contact details.

  • Support the school approach to on-line safety and not post any material that could upset or offend any member of the school community.

The Responsibilities of Pupils 

By being a member of the Thorn Grove community I agree to do my best to:

• Come to school regularly and arrive on time.

• Take pride in wearing the correct school uniform.

• Be a Thorn Grove Learner and always try my best with my learning.

• Agree to the Thorn Grove Pledge

• Reflect on my behaviour and learning and learn from all experiences.

• Tell somebody if there is something I am not happy about.

• Complete home learning activities and read regularly.

• Take good care of the school environment and living things.