Brickfield’s Trust

Home/School Partnership Agreement

The school will:

• Support your child’s wellbeing and safety by providing a safe, supportive and caring environment

• Recognise and manage the needs of individual children, help and encourage them to reach their full potential.

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

• Develop positive values and a caring attitude towards the school community and the environment

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

• Encourage high standards of behaviour and develop pupils’ confidence, independence and resilience.

• Offer your child opportunities to develop a sense of responsibility, form social relationships and build their self-esteem

• 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

• Encourage good attendance and punctuality and recognise this with rewards and certificates.

• Keep parents informed about school activities through newsletters, notices, the website and the school’s social media.

• Be welcoming and offer opportunities for parents/carers to become involved in school life and to attend events that celebrate children’s achievements

The parents/carers will:

• Treat all members of the school community with respect and politeness.

• 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 my child follows our uniform code, including removing earrings for PE lessons, and brings their PE kit to school when necessary,

• Make sure my child attends school regularly and on time with everything they need for the day and provide an explanation when my child is absent.

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

• Engage in parent meetings and work together with the school in order to achieve the best outcomes for my child

• Support the school to make sure my child maintains a consistently high standard of behaviour

• Read communications sent home by the school and respond where necessary in a timely manner

• Ensure that my child’s homework is completed and returned on time. 

The child will:

• Listen to instructions from adults and follow the school rules.

• Come to school regularly, arrive on time and be ready to learn.

• Behave well, be gentle, helpful, polite and respectful to other children and adults.

• Wear the correct school uniform and remember my PE kit.

• Take responsibility for myself and my actions

• Work hard and try my best

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

• Do my homework and bring it back to school on time

• Look after the school equipment and be respectful of the school environment