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A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE

To be successful a school needs a partnership between governors, teachers, parents and students based on shared values and high expectations. An understanding and acceptance of the roles of all the partners helps to create an environment in which students are secure and can take responsibility for their learning and personal development.

STUDENT AND PARENT EXPECTATIONS OF THE SCHOOL

• A safe and pleasant environment where learning can prosper
• An ethos where students are valued as individuals
• The development of individual talent to the full
• Recognition and celebration of achievement
• Challenging and stimulating work which meets the needs of the individual
• Work which is conscientiously marked
• Regular and clear information on individual progress
• Professional care and guidance
• The promotion of physical, mental health and well-being
• Commitment to the delivery of quality careers guidance
• Opportunities and encouragement for parents to meet teachers
• Sympathetic and fair consultation on concerns
• Quick response to enquiries and complaints

GOVERNOR AND TEACHER EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS AND PARENTS

• Support for the aims and ethos of the school
• Punctuality and regular attendance
• Ensuring students are prepared for lessons
• Fostering a positive attitude towards learning
• Working hard to achieve individual potential
• Acceptable behaviour with no disruption to others
• Respect for staff, one another, the environment and property
• Courtesy to all members of the community
• Parental encouragement and recognition of effort and achievement
• Parental support for policies on uniform, discipline and homework
• Parental liaison with the school on issues of student behaviour and progress
• Attendance when possible for parent/teacher consultations
• Use of social media needs to be carefully managed; any concerns should be aired with the school and not aired over social media

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