Richmond School
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HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
In order to achieve the best we can for each student in the school, as a School, we will:
• do everything possible to ensure the safety and well-being of your child whilst in our care;
• encourage and challenge your child to achieve the best of which (s)he is capable in all aspects of school life;
• provide a broad, balanced curriculum with opportunities for continuity which, as far as possible, meets your child’s individual needs;
• encourage independent learning by providing supervised access to a range of resources, including the internet, to encourage your child to discover information for themselves;
• recognise your child’s academic and other achievements within the school;
• offer your child opportunities to take part in activities which give new experiences or develop work done as part of the curriculum;
• encourage the development of respect for individuals and the taking of responsibility;
• do our best to keep you informed in good time about your child’s progress, on factors likely to affect your child’s education and on general School matters through letters, newsletters and reports;
• do our best to keep you informed of late changes in published arrangements;
• be approachable and supportive of your involvement in the life of the School;
• support you in achieving the best for your child(ren) in school life;
• support the above in the example we set to your child.
As a Student, to give myself and others the best possible chances of learning at Richmond School, I will:
• attend regularly, on time and properly equipped for work;
• do all classwork and homework as well as possible and not disrupt the work of others;
• value the resources provided to me, including the internet, by using them with care and only in support of my learning;
• respect the views, wishes, feelings and needs of others;
• be polite, supportive and helpful to others;
• wear the uniform of the School and keep a tidy appearance;
• show care, responsibility and respect for our School, its equipment and surroundings at all times;
• use my planner with care and show it to parents and school on a regular basis;
• make sure that letters and messages given to me are passed on promptly;
• maintain high standards of behaviour travelling to and from School.
As a Parent, I/we will support our child(ren) and Richmond School by:
• emphasising to my child(ren) the importance of a good education for a happy and successful life;
• ensuring that my/our child attends regularly and punctually;
• ensuring that (s)he wears the correct uniform and is properly equipped;
• contacting School promptly about things which may affect or influence the education, behaviour or attendance of my/our child;
• supporting the School’s Code of Conduct and behaviour requirements, including the approved sanctions of the School;
• supporting my/our child in doing homework and private study;
• reading and signing the planner weekly, and reports when received;
• doing my/our best to attend parents’ evenings and other meetings about my/our child’s education and progress;
• making every effort to stay informed about the School.
If students, parents and school all work together on these common goals, then school days will be happy, positive and successful.
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