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Home-school agreements can raise standards and contribute to school effectiveness by enhancing partnerships between parents and teachers.
Home-school agreements will provide a framework for the development of such a partnership. The processes involved in introducing and reviewing the agreement will clarify what the school is trying to achieve, and the agreement will set out the role of the school, parents and pupils in this vital partnership.
This website is divided into a number of sections which will help you set up and manage your home-school agreement. Click on the following links to go to the relevant sections:
The outcomes of home-school agreements
Providing that staff, pupils and parents have been consulted effectively when drawing together the agreement, it should successfully build on existing working relationships between home and school. The partnership promoted by an agreement should result in:
- better home-school communication (for example, on issues such as pupil progress, information on what pupils will be taught, homework, and domestic concerns that may affect the pupils' ability to learn effectively)
- parents and teachers working together on issues of concern (for example, aspirations, expectations, behaviour, bullying and drug education)
- parents supporting and helping their children's learning at home more effectively
- the identification of issues that need to be addressed through the School Development Plan
The clarification of roles and responsibilities in a home-school agreement, supported by effective home-school policy and practice, should generate high expectations, parental encouragement and support, and strong home-school links.
These are essential elements of high pupil attainment and key determinants of school effectiveness.
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