Home/School Partnership & Agreement

Together we belong, develop character and achieve excellence

Working together for every child

At Benton Park, we believe the most powerful driver of student success is a strong partnership between home and school. When we work together—sharing high expectations, consistent messages, and timely communication—students attend more regularly, behave more positively, feel they belong, and achieve more highly. This partnership sits at the heart of our vision:

“Together we belong, develop character and achieve excellence.” It means:

• Together: Parents/carers, students, and staff collaborate, communicate openly, and solve problems early.

• Belong: Every child is known, safe, included, and supported to take part in the full life of the school.

• Develop character: Kindness, resilience and responsibility are modelled at home and at school.

• Achieve excellence: High standards for learning, behaviour, attendance and effort are understood and upheld by everyone.

Our Home/School Agreement sets out clear, shared commitments so that every child experiences the consistency they need to thrive.

Home/School Agreement

Parents/Carers agree to:

• See that their child goes to school regularly, on time and properly equipped.
• Let the school know about any concerns or problems that might affect their child’s work or behaviour.
• Support the school’s policies and guidelines for behaviour and work, including school sanctions.
• Support their child with their home learning.
• Attend parents’ evenings and discussions about their child’s progress and future opportunities.
• Discuss school at home with their child.
• Encourage their child to participate in extra-curricular opportunities.

School agrees to:

• Contact parents if there is a problem with attendance, punctuality, uniform or equipment.
• Let parents know about any concerns or problems which affect their child’s work or behaviour.
• Provide a broad and balanced curriculum.
• Send home regular grade-only reports and provide one consultation evening where parents can meet subject staff.
• Keep parents/carers informed about school activities through regular letters and the Parent Bulletin.
• Encourage all students to participate in the wide range of extra-curricular activities and celebrate their achievements.

Your child agrees to:

• Attend school regularly and on time.
• Bring all the necessary equipment for each day.
• Wear the school uniform and maintain a tidy appearance.
• Do all the classwork and home learning as well as they can and hand it in on time.
• Be polite, helpful, tolerant and respectful to others.
• Keep the school free from litter.
• Take pride in representing the school in any enrichment activities.

How we uphold this partnership

We’ll keep communication clear, timely and respectful, and we’ll always work with you to remove barriers so your child can succeed. If issues arise, we will act early, involve the right people, and agree practical next steps—together.