At Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form, we are committed to developing a supportive ethos that promotes high expectations for our students. We recognise that this requires a strong partnership with all stakeholders, sharing responsibility for the development and achievement of our young people.

The School will:

• Expect high standards of behaviour and conduct from students, and have clear rules and guidelines underpinned by core values of Compassion, Ambition, Resilience, and Excellence (CARE).
• Provide a learning environment that is engaging, safe, and supportive, where students feel cared for and valued.
• Ensure that every student has access to the opportunities, support, and guidance necessary to achieve their full potential.
• Regularly report on each student’s progress, recognising that open communication with parent/carers is essential for fostering success.
• Maintain the highest expectations of academic progress for each of our students, recognising that every child has the potential to succeed.
• Foster a collaborative positive relationship with parent/carers through school and community events and regular timely communication, strengthening a responsive approach to inquiries and concerns, recognising that a strong partnership between home and school are essential for success.
• Record, reward, and celebrate good progress and performance, recognising the importance of positive reinforcement.
• Offer a broad range of extra-curricular activities that develop creativity, broaden horizons, and prepare students for life beyond the classroom.
• Notify parent/carers through Class Charts if a student receives achievement points, behaviour incidents and detentions.

Parent/Carers will:

• Work in partnership and collaboration with the school to ensure students achieve their full potential.
• Agree and ensure young people follow the Behaviour and Relationships Policy.
• Ensure that students attend school on time every day wearing correct uniform and fully equipped for the day’s activities.
• Keep up to date with behaviour and homework by using the Class Charts system.
• Support young people with their homework and sign their planner each week.
• Attend Parents’ Evenings and meetings and discussions with staff when requested to ensure best student progress.
• Be aware of appropriate safe and healthy boundaries of young people, including use of online platforms.
• Ensure that time is not taken out of school unless it is urgent.
• Regularly review the enrichment calendar and Music Lessons offered by the school and encourage participation.
• Consent to off-site visits within a 2-mile radius, such as Sports Day and school trips to the local area.
• Ensure ParentPay account is always in credit and all required payments for trips, visits, lessons, and clubs are made on time.

Students will:

• Be an ambassador for Stoke Newington School, taking pride in representing the School community at all times.
• Always be respectful to staff, peers, and members of the community including visitors, those in the local community and online.
• Attend school every day on time in correct full uniform, with all necessary equipment for learning.
• Work diligently in class and at home to achieve their full potential by always giving best effort.
• Follow the Behaviour and Relationships Policy, ensuring to behave responsibly and respectfully, and attend detentions.
• Use Contact Book to organise homework, record achievements and as communication between the School and parent/carers.
• Regularly check ClassCharts to ensure homework is completed to the highest of standards and on time.
• Participate in extra-curricular activities and Music Lessons offered by the school.
• Respect and care for the environment, both inside and outside of the school premises.
• Understand and demonstrate correct safe usage of technology, including social media.