Home School Partnership Agreement – Mulberry Academy London Dock

Mulberry Academy London Dock aims to ensure that all students are given equal opportunity to fulfil their potential at the school. This agreement recognises the importance of the partnership between parents, carers, students and staff. The Home-School Partnership Agreement works alongside the school’s other policies.

As a school we will…

Provide a broad and balanced curriculum with high expectations, which meets the requirements of the National Curriculum, and promotes the arts, literacy, number and oracy across all key stages.
Achieve high standards of work and behaviour through positive relationships and the consistent application of praise, sanctions and rewards that recognise excellent student achievement and positive contributions to the school community.
Maintain a safe, structured, caring and stimulating environment in which students can learn, through excellent teaching and child-centred pastoral support.
Promote an inclusive culture where the uniqueness of every member of our school community is celebrated, ensuring everyone feels valued and participates fully in our school community.
Celebrate the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community, and challenge any form of racism, homophobia, sexism or discrimination.
Mark, assess and provide feedback on how students can improve their work.
Regularly report the academic progress, achievement of students and their next steps in learning.
Set homework and independent learning tasks in accordance with a planned timetable to support all students’ progress and attainment.
Extend students’ learning through exciting trips, visits and enrichment opportunities.

As a student you will…

Attend school every day, on time, in the correct uniform, fully equipped and ready to learn.
Arrive at lessons on time, focus on your learning and ensure others can learn without disruption.
Review and revise your work, and complete your homework on time, always looking to extend your learning beyond the classroom.
Make positive contributions to the school, always taking great pride in your work and achievements.
Participate fully in the life of the school, attend clubs and engage in enrichment opportunities.
Communicate and interact with respect and integrity, showing kindness, courtesy and consideration towards others, taking responsibility for your actions.
Not use any racist, homophobic, sexist, discriminatory or derogatory language when talking about yourself or others, and you will challenge others’ use of this kind of language.
Report anything that you feel risks your own safety and wellbeing or the safety and wellbeing of others.
Recognise your teachers’ professional judgement and respect and accept their decisions, always following the behaviour system.
Represent the school positively with visitors and in the wider community, acting as an ambassador for the school at all times.
Respect the school building and grounds, always behaving in a way that does not endanger or offend others, keeping the school free of litter, graffiti and chewing gum.
Adhere to the ‘No See, No Hear’ policy for mobile phones and not bring a smartphone to school.

Your family will…

Ensure you attend school every day, on time, and that you are well presented with the correct full uniform and equipment.
Make medical appointments outside the school day where possible and report absence before 8.30am.
Not take you out of school for holidays during term time.
Keep the school informed of any changes to contact details and phone numbers.
Attend parent and carer events and appointments which relate to you.
Support you to have a nutritionally balanced diet, get enough sleep, use social media appropriately, and manage your time on your mobile phone and digital devices.
Support you and the school in maintaining high standards of work and behaviour, providing a suitable place for you to complete independent work at home.
Support the school’s policies, recognising the professional judgement of staff at the school, and respect and accept their decisions and disciplinary authority.
Maintain courteous, respectful and considerate communication with all members of staff at the school, in person, on the telephone and in writing.
Support you to behave appropriately on the way to and from school and to be an ambassador for the school in the community.
Check that you complete your homework and independent learning tasks.