Home School Agreement

Trust Agreement

Successful education requires a commitment from the school, parents and pupil. This agreement is intended to form the basis of a partnership between all three parties – a partnership we hope will last throughout the pupil’s time at Tulip Academy Spalding. We therefore hope everyone will feel able to sign this agreement to demonstrate that it has been understood and accepted by all concerned.

Use of Technology and Social Media

CIT recognises the advantages and benefits of technology and social media for both research purposes and promoting the work of the Trust. The Trust will use photographic material to promote the work of individual academies and the work of the Trust as a whole, on promotional material, including on social media. Where such material is used, parental permission will be sought through annual consent documents. Whilst the use of social media is a positive means of communication, it should be used responsibly.

The Trust Online Safety Policy outlines responsibilities of the Trust, schools, parents/carers and pupils when using social media. It is the expectation that when social media is used, it is used appropriately and in line with Trust Policy.

With the rapid advancement of technology, recording devices and cameras have become increasingly compact and easily wearable. While these innovations offer many advantages, they also present significant challenges in protecting the privacy, dignity, and security of our school and trust communities.

It is the expectation that such devices are not used to record any meetings or conversations which take place within the school site.

As a Trust we will ensure:

A supportive, caring learning environment where all children are safe
Academic achievement and development of your child is given the highest priority
A culture of excellent behaviour in all schools
Rewards and achievement systems in all schools
A class leader in every classroom, supported by teaching assistants who support our vulnerable pupils and an effective behaviour/ support staffing in all secondary schools
Headteachers and leadership teams who are supported by all the functions of the Trust with school improvement, finance and HR teams
All staff are supported, cared for and do not come to any verbal or physical harm from either children or parents

School Agreement

At Tulip Academy we will provide:

An education accessible to all pupils
A safe, caring, well-ordered environment, based upon mutual respect for all who make up the school community.
Provide inclusive teaching, personalised support and a bespoke and meaningful curriculum offer that meets pupil’s special educational needs.
The promotion of high standards of behaviour and the opportunity to take on responsibilities.
In line with the Trust searching and confiscation policy, electronic screening devices including a handheld metal detector (arch or wand) may be used to scan pupils as they enter the premises for the safety of all pupils.
A system of rewards and where necessary, sanctions that are designed to be firm, fair and just.
A well-managed school in which each child is treated as an individual whose intellectual, social, emotional, physical and spiritual needs are met.
A quality of education from well-qualified staff in both the academic and pastoral fields, so that high standards are achieved.
Appropriate access to the National Curriculum, using a variety of teaching modes designed to motivate and sustain interest.
Ensure there is regular and proactive communication about your child’s achievement and well-being, which will include staff-parent and staff-pupil consultation.
An acknowledgement of emails by [email protected] during school working hours. If communication is in relation to a complaint, the school will follow the Trust complaints procedure, which is available on the school website.
A timely response to emails, phone calls or requests for meetings, in line with Trust communication guidance.
A range of extra-curricular activities designed to enrich the educational experience which are inclusive and reflect cultural diversity
Where Parental permission is provided, the school and/or CIT Trust, will use photographs of pupils and school events to celebrate and positively promote the life of the school through social media.

Pupil Agreement

At Tulip Academy, I will:

Attend school regularly and punctually, come properly equipped for lessons and in school uniform
Listen to all staff and work hard
Be kind and caring to others
Be polite and helpful
Ask for help if I have a problem
Report any safeguarding concerns or worries to school staff
Help to keep the school tidy
Try to read each day at home
Undertake work set, class work, coursework or homework and take responsibility for my own learning where possible
Be polite and respectful to all staff in the school
Show respect for all visitors who come into the school
Respect the fabric and physical environment of the school
Behave on journeys to and from school and when wearing in a manner that reflects credit upon myself and the school
Give priority to any school event in which I am involved
Follow the Trust’s Social Media Code of Conduct found in the Online Safety Policy
Follow the school’s policy on the use of mobile phones

Parent/Carer Agreement

At Tulip Academy, I/we will:

Support and work with the school and encourage a positive attitude to education and encourage their participation in school life
Be respectful and polite to all staff in the school during all meetings or communications. Offensive language, insults or personal attacks on school staff will not be tolerated.
Refrain from using any form of recording device or technology during meetings or conversations with staff on the school site unless explicit prior consent has been granted by the school.
Be respectful and polite to other Parents/Carers. Ensure any concerns regarding pupils and/or Parents and Carers are reported directly to school.
Make sure that my child attends school regularly and is on time each day.
Phone school on the first day of any absence, in line with the attendance policy.
Collect my child on time from school and from any educational visits or sporting events where transport is not provided by the Local Authority.
Let the school know if any problems outside school may affect my child’s work, behaviour or well-being.
Send my child to school wearing full school uniform and with the correct equipment.
Support the school’s behaviour policy.
Encourage my child to read at home
Attend parent’s evenings and any discussion sessions on my child’s progress.
Read letters and other communications from school and reply as necessary.
Respect residents by driving safely and parking appropriately when dropping off / collecting my child.
Respect reasonable boundaries around communication and limit the number of email correspondence to the school or staff keeping all correspondence brief and to the point.
Understand that the school and staff are not expected to monitor or respond to emails, attend meetings or communicate with parents/carers outside of their working hours
Use the prescribed communication methods for logging attendance, medical appointments and for communicating with class teams and other school staff

Breach of the Trust, School and Home Agreement

The school will always respond to an incident in a proportional way. The final decision for how to respond to breaches of this agreement rests with the Headteacher.

Our aim is to always maintain highly positive relationships with our community, and we will work sensitively in collaboration with our families to ensure that potential issues are resolved prior to any other measures being taken; this could take the format of face to face, reconciliation, or mediation meetings.

The school will always aim to resolve any parental concerns informally in the first instance. On the very rare occasion that the Trust – School – Home agreement is not followed by a parent or carer then the headteacher will consult with the Trust before further measures are imposed e.g. removing Parents’ right to enter the school site.

Please note that unreasonable, abusive or offensive communication, including on social media platforms and via email is unacceptable and the school reserves the right to address any such problems as they feel appropriate in discussion with CIT Trust.