Home/School Agreement 2020/21

At Walthamstow School for Girls, we believe that education is a three way process, involving a genuine partnership between the school, parents /carers and students.

We base this partnership on agreement and understanding in two vital areas. 

First what the school stands for in its beliefs, values and ethos. At WSFG this means commitment to the achievement of girls, to being an exciting high achieving learning environment and to promoting student self-esteem and responsibility. We are proud to be a richly multi-cultural comprehensive school with a strong commitment to equal opportunities. 

Second, our partnership is based on recognising and carrying out our respective responsibilities, whether we are students, parents/carers or school staff. Our Home/School Agreement describes these responsibilities:-

The school is entitled to expect you as a student to agree to:
•	learn and keep the school rules and carry out all school policies; including the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBfL), the Code of Conduct and the Diversity Statement.
•	attend school regularly, arriving on time, correctly dressed and equipped for all lessons.
•	be a positive and responsible member of the school community, showing respect to all its members and doing as much as you can to act as an ambassador of the school, promoting the good name of the school in the local community and beyond.
•	take responsibility for your learning and complete class work and Home Learning to the best of your ability.
•	respect the environment of the school, both inside the buildings and outside in the grounds.
•	promptly deliver all letters and communications from the school to your parent/carer.
•	make the most of all the opportunities at Walthamstow School for Girls,
•	including curriculum and enrichment activities.

The school is entitled to expect you as a parent /carer to agree to:
•	support all the school's policies as written in the school prospectus, including PBfL, Curriculum and our Diversity Statement.
•	ensure that your daughter attends school regularly and arrives on time; any absences due to sickness will be covered immediately by a note on return; holidays will not be taken in term time.
•	ensure that your daughter is correctly dressed and equipped for lessons.
•	support your daughter's Home Learning programme and check and sign her planner every week.
•	attend consultation evenings to discuss your daughter's progress with teachers.
•	make the school aware of any concerns or problems that might affect your daughter's work or behaviour and ensure that the school has up-to-date contact information, e.g. telephone number and e-mail address.
•	access the weekly school Greensheet online.
•	encourage your daughter to achieve her potential by making the most of the many opportunities and curriculum enrichment activities at WSFG.

Students and parents/carers are entitled to expect us as a school to agree to:
•	provide a wide range of educational experiences in an environment that is welcoming, exciting and interesting, as well as academically rewarding.
•	ensure that all students are encouraged to achieve the highest academic standards of which they are capable.
•	promote self-esteem among students, particularly concerning themselves as women with positive aspirations and confidence in equal opportunities, both in education and society.
•	provide a safe and caring environment and listen to students' concerns and problems with respect and understanding.
•	set Home Learning in accordance with the programme, mark work on a regular basis and check and sign the planner every week.
•	keep parents/carers informed about work, progress and behaviour through annual reports, and consultation evenings etc.
•	offer opportunities for students and parents/carers to become fully involved in the life of the school.
•	keep parents/carers informed about school activities through the weekly Greensheet and letters/e-mails home.

Signed:

Parent / Carer _________________________________________________

Student ______________________________________________________

WSFG Staff 2020/21 ____________________________________________