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At Samlesbury, we believe it is vital that parents, pupils, staff and governors work together to achieve the highest possible levels of success for all pupils. To that extent, we have set out a home-school agreement which:

 

  • acts as a reminder of commitments;

  • underpins the school’s ethos and stated beliefs;

  • acts as a clear starting point for new pupils, their parents and school staff;

  • provides a starting point for exploring difficulties.

At Samlesbury, the home-school agreement is completed when a child starts in our reception class or as soon as they confirm their place, should they start after the reception class.

 

 The School          

We will aim to:

  • be open and welcoming;

  • listen and respond quickly to any concerns you or your child may have;

  • provide a safe, caring environment for your child to learn in, rooted in our Christian Values and beliefs;

  • maintain a balanced curriculum which meets the individual needs of your child;

  • set, mark and monitor homework as appropriate for the child’s age and provide reading books which are monitored and reviewed.

  • share the progress your child is making at Samlesbury CE Primary School regularly throughout the year;

  • arrange opportunities for formal consultations (parents evenings), informal progress meetings if required and times to discuss concerns or issues parents and children may have;

  • promote high standards of work and behaviour, and provide clear guidelines for pupils and parents;

  • ensure your child is given every opportunity to achieve their full potential as a valued member of the school community;

  • keep parents informed about school activities and events through regular newsletters, termly curriculum overviews, email messaging, the school webpage, ClassDojo and social media web pages;

  • provide an incentive for parents to register, if eligible for Free School meals, to trigger additional funding that supports all children in the school.

 

   The Parent(s)/Guardian(s)

I/we will aim to:

  • ensure that my child comes to school on time, properly dressed and properly equipped;

  • inform the school about any concerns that may be affecting my child’s work/ behaviour/self-esteem/well-being;

  • support the Christian ethos of the school, including the vision to ‘Let your light shine’;

  • support the school in its policies and procedures as fully as possible;

  • support my child with their homework and home learning opportunities and ensure my child completes their homework on time;

  • attend all parents’ evenings and discussions about my child’s progress and reschedule if unable to attend;

  • support my child in responding positively to the general expectations and regulations of the school;

  • support the school with any disciplinary sanctions;

  • maintain an active interest in all aspects of your child’s life at Samlesbury;

  • register my details promptly, if they meet the criteria, to trigger additional funding for the school.

 

 The Pupil

(for reception children this is talked about at a level which is appropriate for them and is part of their development in school).

 

I will aim to:

  • do my best to ‘Let my light shine’;

  • be positive and work hard;

  • always come to school, get here on time and have everything I need to work hard;

  • wear the correct uniform;

  • do all my work and ask for help if I need it;

  • be polite, kind and helpful to others;

  • take care of the school;

  • tell a member of staff if I am worried or upset;

  • follow the school rules.

 

Our Governing Body will carry out their legal responsibilities to the school and ensure that:

  • school policies provide care and safety for every pupil;
  • school provides a caring, Christian-based environment;
  • the school strives to give the best education for every pupil;
  • funding received by the school will be used efficiently to support learning;
  • Governors will visit the school regularly and make it a priority to raise academic standards in the school;
  • Governors meet regularly to carry out their duties.