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Armathwaite Community School

As a school we will:

Provide a high standard of interesting, fun, exciting and challenging education to all our pupils
Develop each individual so theyknow ‘how’ to learn, feel confident and have ownership of their learning
All see ourselves as life-long learners
Provide a safe and secure environment for children, staff, helpers and visitors
Offer a broad and rich curriculum to children
Continue to involve the community in learning opportunities outside school hours and the curriculum
Provide guidance on safe and appropriate behaviour, and respect for ourselves and each other
Implement our behaviour policy with a focus on positive behaviour reinforcement and modelling of the behaviours we are fostering in our children
Provide genuine opportunities for student voice through weekly good news/ issues assemblies and full student involvement in carrying out risk assessments , decision & policy making

Signed for the school

The Children in our school will:

Make school times happy
Take care and be careful at school
Look after the school and keep it tidy
Try their best to work and concentrate at school, demonstrate motivation, engagement and persistence – drive to learn and succeed
Be willing to listen and learn – active learners
Treat everyone with care, kindness and respect
Develop confidence, self-belief and independence
Collaborate positively with those around them

Signed by the child

As Parents we will:

Positively encourage our children to learn, support them with all the learning that happens in everyday life and home learning tasks from school
Ensure that children get to school on time and notify the school before 9.15am if they are to be absent.
Support school activities and promote the school within the community
Make sure children start each day well fed, appropriately dressed and having had enough sleep
Model the positive behaviour and attitudes we would like to see in our children
Support the school behaviour policy
Teach our children to respect others and to have self-respect
Write in the children’s learning logs

Signed by Parent(s)

As Governors we will:

Support the work of staff and children
Effectively lead and manage the school
Encourage 3 way communication with parents and staff
Create an environment that encourages parental and community involvement
Involve parents as much as possible in the development of the school
Plan the future development of the school
Ensure the implementation, regular reviews and updating of the school behaviour policy

Signed for the Governors