Home-School Agreement & Code of Conduct

Click on the link below to see a copy of the Home-School Agreement which is printed in the School Planners.

In addition to the above, below is an unsigned Code of Conduct between Parents, Carers, Visitors and Havannah Primary School:

At Havannah Primary School we are very proud and fortunate to have a very dedicated and supportive school community. At our school the staff, governors, parents and carers all recognise that the education for our children is a partnership between us.

In addition we also expect our parents, carers, and visitors to keep our children safe by adhering to the school’s request to park safely outside the school gates during morning and afternoon collections.

As a partnership we are all aware of the importance of good working relationships and all recognise the importance of these relationships to equip our children with the necessary skills for their education. For these reasons we will continue to welcome and encourage parents and carers to participate fully in the life of our school.

We are committed to resolving difficulties in a constructive manner, through an open and positive dialogue. However we understand that everyday misunderstandings can cause frustrations and have a negative impact on our relationships. Where issues arise or misconceptions take place, please contact your child’s teacher or the Head teacher, who will be available to meet with you and go through the issue and hopefully resolve it. Where issues remain unresolved, please follow the school’s complaints procedure. This is available on the school website or a copy can be requested from the school office.

This code aims to clarify the types of behaviour that will not be tolerated and seeks parental agreement to these expectations.

The code of conduct also sets out the actions the school can take should this code be ignored or where breaches occur.

Behaviour that will not be tolerated:

Disruptive behaviour which interferes or threatens to interfere with any of the schools normal operation or activities anywhere on the school premises.
Any inappropriate behaviour on the school premises.
Using loud or offensive language or displaying temper.
Threatening in any way, a member of staff, visitor, fellow parent/carer or child.
Damaging or destroying school property.
Sending abusive or threatening emails or text/voicemail/phone messages or other written communications (including social media) to anyone within the school community.
Defamatory, offensive or derogatory comments regarding the school or any of the pupils/parents/staff/governors at the school on Facebook or other sites.
The use of physical, verbal or written aggression towards another adult or child. This includes physical punishment of your own child on school premises.
Approaching someone else’s child in order to discuss or chastise them because of the actions of this child towards their own child. (Such an approach to a child may be seen to be an assault on that child and may have legal consequences)
Smoking, taking illegal drugs or the consumption of alcohol on school premises. (Alcohol may only be consumed during authorised events)
Dogs being brought on to the school premises (other than guide dogs).

Should any of the above occur on school premises or in connection with school the school may feel it necessary to take action by contacting the appropriate authorities or consider banning the offending adult from entering the school premises.

Thank you for abiding by this code in our school. Together we create a positive and uplifting environment not only for the children but also all who work and visit our school.

It is important for parents and carers to make sure any persons collecting their children are aware of this policy.

Issues of conduct with the use of Social Media

Most people take part in online activities and social media. It’s fun, interesting and keeps us connected.

The PTA has a Facebook page which allows parents to receive and respond to messages about school events. We encourage you to positively participate if you wish.

Within these spaces however we ask that you use common sense when discussing school online.

‘ Think before you post’ We ask that social media, whether public or private, should not be used to fuel campaigns and voice complaints against the school, school staff, parents or children.

We take very seriously inappropriate use of social media by a parent to publicly humiliate or criticise another parent, member of staff or child.

If parents have any concerns about their child in relation to the school as we have said above they should:

Initially contact the class teacher
If the concern remains they should contact the Head teacher
If still unresolved, the school governors through the complaints procedure.
They should not use social media as a medium to air any concerns or grievances.

Online activity which we consider inappropriate:

Identifying or posting images/videos of children
Abusive or personal comments about staff, governors, children or other parents
Bringing the school in disrepute
Posting defamatory or libellous comments
Emails circulated or sent directly with abusive or personal comments about staff or children
Using social media to publicly challenge school policies or discuss issues about individual children or members of staff
Threatening behaviour, such as verbally intimidating staff, or using bad language
Breaching school security procedures

At our school we take our safeguarding responsibilities seriously and will deal with any reported incidents appropriately in line with the actions outlined above.