Sense College – Parent agreement

Sense College regards the process of parental engagement as an essential strand within the commitment to co-production, for the benefits of students.

This Home/College Agreement provides a code of conduct and sets out expectations of both parties, to ensure a mutually respectful partnership.

The college will:

• Ensure the above named student receives the right support for them to achieve their full potential as a valued member of the college community.
• Provide a balanced curriculum and meet the individual needs of the student.
• Strive to achieve high standards of work and behaviour through building good relationships and developing a sense of responsibility.
• Keep parents informed about general college matters and the student’s progress.
• Provide a safe, well ordered and caring environment for all.
• Provide high quality teaching and a variety of enrichment activities for all.
• Promote consultation with and report to the parents/carers when appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, including health and safety regulations.
• Not tolerate abusive behaviour and requests that any issues or concerns are raised and discussed in a polite and respectful manner.

Signed

Jenny Wheatcroft, Principal

I/We will ensure that:

• The named student attends college regularly, punctually and properly equipped.
• The college centre attended is informed on the first day of any absence.
• The college is aware of any concerns or problems that might affect the named student’s work or behaviour.
• I/We will support the college’s policies, strategies and expectations of behaviour.
• Review meetings and organised discussions about the named student’s progress are attended.
• I/We will encourage the named student to have a positive attitude and be an ambassador for Sense College.
• Liaison and communications with college staff will be done so in a polite and respectful manner

Declaration of parent/carer commitment.

• I/We have read the Parental Engagement Strategy and hereby agree to this Home/College Agreement.
• I/We understand that Sense College will not tolerate abusive behaviour and reserves the right to refuse to engage with anyone who demonstrates hostile or aggressive behaviour.
• I/We understand that any such behaviour being demonstrated to staff from a student’s family may result in the named student’s placement being terminated.