Goudhurst & Kilndown Church of England Primary School

Parent Child School Agreement 

Home-School Partnership Agreement 2021/22

Statement of Intent:  The purpose of this Home-School Partnership Agreement is to give the school’s Vision Statement greater context to enable you as parents/carers, we as educators and your child as a learner to fully understand our respective responsibilities and to work in partnership to support learning and development. 

Our Vision is to be

Learning communities that enable people to live life in all its fullness in a changing world

 Our Mission- We do this by
Building meaningful relationships within our communities to develop and fulfil our potential

 Through our Values for life
Curiosity – Compassion – Courage – Commitment

Set out below are the responsibilities of The School, The Parents’/Carers’ and The Child 

The School’s Responsibilities

We will:

  • value your child as an individual with their own unique learning profile

  • provide a well managed and caring environment where your child feels secure and safe

  • challenge your child within a broad and balanced curriculum framework designed to encourage them to realise their potential

  • set, mark and monitor homework for your child that will consolidate, prepare for or practise work that is taking place in school

  • inform parents early about any concerns relating to attendance, behaviour, wellbeing or progress in their learning

  • support parents to facilitate their child’s learning at home

  • provide parents with regular information about your child’s attendance, behaviour and progress in their learning through Parents’ Evenings, meetings and written reports

  • keep parents informed about school activities through the school website, weekly newsletters, ‘this week’s learning’ and notices of special events

  • act upon any disclosures in the area of child protection following the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policies

 

I have read and agree to the above                           I have read and agree to the above

 ………………………………………….                        ………………………………………….

 

Headteacher’s signature                                             Class teacher’s signature 

Parents’/Carers’ Responsibilities

I/We will: 

  • encourage my child to be enthusiastic about their learning, to work hard and to have high aspirations for their own achievements

  • give my child a healthy breakfast and packed lunch (if not having school lunches) to ensure my child is not hungry during school time

  • ensure my child attends school every day, on time and properly equipped

  • inform school by 09:00 if my child is ill and unable to attend school

  • support the school’s Attendance, Behaviour and  Online Safety policies

  • advise the school of any concerns that may affect my child’s learning, wellbeing or behaviour

  • give my child opportunities for learning at home and support for tasks sent from school

  • attend parents’ evenings twice a year

  • attend meetings, at the request of the school, to discuss any issues with my child’s attendance, behaviour or progress

  • attend ‘This Term’s Learning’ sessions with the Class Teacher

  • read ‘This Week’s Learning’ and the weekly school newsletter on the school’s website

  • reply to school letters and permission slips promptly

 

I have read and agree to the above                           I have read and agree to the above

 ………………………………………….                        ………………………………………….

 

1st Parent’s signature                                                  2nd Parent’s signature 

 The Child’s responsibilities

I will: 

  • come to school every day, on time and ready to learn

  • be well behaved at school

  • bring all the equipment I need each day including PE kit and Forest School clothes

  • listen carefully to my teacher and take an interest in my learning

  • do all my class work and homework as well as I can

  • wear my school uniform with pride and be tidy in appearance

  • show respect to others and be polite and helpful

  • take good care of the school building and equipment

  • take responsibility for my learning as I grow up

 

I have read and agree to the above

  

………………………………………….

Child’s signature

In partnership together, we will:

 

  • build meaningful relationships in support of your child's wellbeing and development

  • nurture curious, compassionate, courageous and committed young people who have a strong sense of community

  • instil a lifelong love of learning