PASTORAL CARE
HOME COLLEGE AGREEMENT
Liaison between the College and parents forms one of the strengths of the pastoral system. In line with government policy, the College operates a formal Home/College agreement (see below). Parents are asked to sign this agreement when their child joins the College. We encourage parents to contact us if they feel we are not fulfilling our obligations. Similarly, we would normally contact parents if there is any specific cause for concern.
The College will:
• Ensure that each student is valued as a member of the College community.
• Provide a balanced curriculum to meet the individual needs of each student.
• Contact the parents if there is a problem with punctuality, attendance or equipment.
• Contact the parents if there are concerns about their son/daughter’s work or behaviour.
• Set, mark and monitor appropriate home learning.
• Communicate regularly with parents about general College matters and about their son/daughter’s progress in particular.
The student will:
• Attend College regularly and on time.
• Work hard and try hard.
• Arrive at registration and lessons on time and with all necessary equipment.
• Be well behaved, courteous and thoughtful to others, observing the College’s code of conduct.
• Maintain a satisfactory study planner.
• Complete home learning properly and on time.
• Contribute fully to the life of the College.
• Conform to the College’s uniform policy.
The parents will:
• Ensure that their son/daughter attends College regularly, on time and with the proper equipment.
• Notify College of any problems that might affect their son/daughter’s work or behaviour.
• Support the College’s values, code of behaviour and uniform policy.
• Offer support for their son/daughter’s homework and encourage independent work habits.
• Attend any meetings and discussions about and, where appropriate, with their son or daughter.
• Take an interest in their son/daughter’s life at College.
• Ensure their son or daughter has a suitable place to study at home.
Everyone should act with courtesy and consideration towards others at all times.