Home/School Expectations for Students, Parents and Staff

When you entrust the education of your child to Thamesmead School, as Thamesmead School, we agree to give of our best to help your child to achieve his or her best.

Thamesmead School Staff will strive to:

• Lead by example and set high standards in work and behaviour
• Provide a safe, friendly, caring and supportive learning environment
• Avoid discrimination of any sort including by gender, race, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation
• Develop a curriculum that best meets the needs of all of our students
• Challenge students’ minds and be aware of differing levels of ability
• Set and mark work and homework that is relevant and appropriate
• Balance criticism with praise
• Monitor student progress and report regularly to parents
• Recognise and reward effort as well as achievement
• Show consistency and fairness in applying behavioural consequences

Thamesmead School will expect parents/carers to:

• Be positive and supportive of the aims of Thamesmead School
• Take an active and encouraging interest in their child’s work and progress
• Encourage their child to do his or her best at all times
• Encourage their child to balance social life and school life so that he or she arrives at school rested and ready for work
• Ensure that their child leaves for school on time, in correct uniform and with the appropriate equipment
• Attend progress review meeting evenings and other meetings regarding their child’s progress and well-being
• Monitor homework and respond to communications from the school
• Support the authority and discipline of the school including their child attending detentions if required to do so
• Aim for maximum attendance of their child and inform the school promptly of any reasons for any absences

• Support the school policy of not organising holidays during term time
• Organise dental and other appointments wherever possible outside of school times
• Inform the school of any circumstances which may affect their child’s attitude and performance in school

• Telephone the school to make an appointment with a member of staff, if there any concerns, rather than just arriving at the school and expecting to see someone.

Home Learning

Home Learning is an important extension to the school day and enables students to consolidate their understanding of topics covered in their lessons. Independent study is a valuable skill for the future, especially for students going on to 6^th Form and university.  We ask parents and carers to encourage students to complete their home learning on time to the best of their ability.  Study Rooms are available every day after school so that students can seek assistance and use the school resources if necessary. These rooms are supported by teaching staff and teaching assistants.

• KS4 Study room
• KS3 Study room
• SEND Study Room

Home Learning Time Guidelines