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The Parents’ Part
Parents will….
Safe and • Follow parental routines which maintain security.
secure • Contact the school promptly about any concerns for pupil safety.
Teaching and • Spend time with their child and engage in conversations.
Learning • Ensure their child is rested, fed and prepared.
• Ensure their child has appropriate PE kit in school.
• Ensure all school uniform and PE kit is clearly labelled with their child’s
name.
Communication • Attend meetings about their child’s learning and contribute
Guidance and appropriately.
support • Encourage their child to learn and be part of school life.
• Contact the school regarding any change in circumstance, phone
number or concerns about their child.
Behaviour • Ensure their child is dressed appropriately including wearing school
uniform (also follow rules regarding haircuts and pierced ears).
• Ensure their child’s behaviour is appropriately managed out of school.
• Support their child’s social and moral development by encouraging
sharing, good play, understanding others and knowing right from
wrong.
• Reinforce the school’s core values and rules at home.
Attendance and • Make sure their child attends school daily and on time (national
Punctuality expectation above 95% attendance).
• Avoid absence where possible.
• Contact the school before 9:30 am regarding reasons for absence.
• Avoid booking holidays and trips in term time.
Homework • Value books, read to your child and hear your child read regularly at
home (and complete the reading record).
• Help pupils with homework where necessary and ensure it is
completed on time, to a high standard.
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