Home-School Agreements are a means of strengthening the partnership between pupils, parents and school. What the school staff call ‘The Power of Three’.
This important document has been prepared, after consultation with pupils, parents, governors and staff. It is hoped it will make clear the role each of us can play to ensure a good quality education for all pupils at Waycroft, Wicklea and Woodlands.
The responsibilities listed reflect the schools agreed aims. Please read through carefully and sign in the appropriate places.
Waycroft MAT Aims, Vision and Values
Mission statement
To enable our pupils to be Independent, confident members of the community who are equipped with skills to be lifelong learners to engage with their dreams and aspirations.
Aims:-
- Our academies will provide safe, nurturing learning environments that provide all children with opportunities to thrive and achieve their full potential.
- Our staff will promote the Trust values, be energetic and passionate about what they do, feel valued for their work and having a wealth of opportunities to develop themselves, progress their careers and maintain a good work-life balance.
- Our MAT will welcome schools to join us and work in collaboration through shared vision and values to benefit pupils, adults and the community.
- Our assets will be managed effectively to enable all academies to thrive through collaboration and expertise
Living & Learning Together
| Month |
I am …. |
I show…. |
Value |
| September |
Learning |
Wisdom |
Challenge |
| October |
Inclusive |
Teamwork |
Equality |
| November |
Flexible |
Acceptance |
Diversity |
| December |
listening |
Collaboration |
Empathy |
| January |
Adventurous |
Dedication |
Resilience |
| February |
Unique |
Curiosity |
Creativity |
| March |
Mindful |
Responsibility |
Fairness |
| April |
Being my best |
Encouragement |
Growth |
| May |
Making a difference |
Courage |
Honesty |
| June |
Happy |
Passion |
Commitment |
| July |
Thoughtful |
Caring |
Compassion |
| August |
Kind |
Respect |
Community |
Foundation Stage / Key Stage 1
Pupil Responsibilities
I shall:
- Come to school each day and on time, dressed in uniform and ready to
- Always do my best to reach the high standards of work and
- Follow the school’s
- Respect the decisions of the adults helping me at
- Consider the feelings of others in school and at
- Show respect for people from all religions and
- Care for my own possessions and the property of
- Share my school life with those at home, talking about my day, showing them my homework and reading with them.
- Complete class and homework on
- Listen to what teachers say about my
- Give parents/carers notes from
- Attend clubs regularly that I
Child’s Name
Registration group (Block capitals please)
Child’s Signature
School Responsibilities
Staff and governors will:
- Embrace the aims of the school in a professional
- Create a safe, happy and caring environment where every individual is encouraged to reach his or her full potential.
- Provide a balanced curriculum whilst meeting the individual needs of each
- Respect and teach about the rights of every child and MAT
- Praise and use positive comments whenever possible recognising each child’s achievements.
- Form a partnership with parents and keep them
- Be approachable by both parents and children, respond to concerns promptly and respect confidentiality.
- Inform parents of any concerns the school may have as regards their child’s work or behaviour.
- Praise and encourage all pupils to build their self-esteem and enjoy
- Deal quickly with any form of bullying, unkindness, racial or homophobic harassment in a calm, compassionate but firm way to the benefit of all
- Set a good example in both conduct and
- Give parents the opportunity to become actively involved in the life of the
Parent/Carer Responsibilities
I/We shall:
- See that my child attends school regularly in line with the Attendance Policy, on time, dressed appropriately and properly equipped. In the case of absence, the school will be informed as soon as possible with evidence provided if requested.
- Understand that leave of absence forms should be submitted for exceptional circumstances.
- Understand that holidays should be taken outside of term
- Work in partnership with the school for my child’s academic and social well-being.
- Inform school of any concerns or problems that may affect my child’s work or behaviour.
- Encourage my child to have good manners, respect and tolerance for others in the school, the community and the world.
- Support my child by providing a suitable environment for the completion of homework and ensuring it is returned on time.
- Encourage my child’s individuality by listening, giving quality time and become actively involved in my child’s school life.
- Read newsletters and other communications, and respond promptly when required.
- Attend parent’s evenings and discussions about my child’s
- Encourage my child to regularly attend any extra-curricular activities they may have joined and collect on time.
- Ensure my child’s school meal account is kept in
- Uphold the school’s values and accept the consequence if a child fails to comply with these.
Parent/Carer Name (Block Capitals please)
Parent/Carer Signature (s)
Waycroft Multi Academy Trust
Executive Headteacher: Tracy French
Waycroft Academy, Head of School Lisa Craig: 0117 377 2198 Wicklea Academy, Head of School Matthew Morgan : 0117 9030480 Woodlands Academy, Head of School Heather Morris: 0117 3533506
