SIMS Parent App

Teachers have to see the parents of all the students in their classes, so meetings can rarely last for more than 5 minutes. If you have particular concerns to discuss that may take longer, please make an appointment for another day.

How can parents support your progress? Parents can support by: Having a copy of her lesson timetable at home • Downloading “Show My Homework” app so that they can check what homework she has • Asking questions about her work • Making sure she is appropriate dressed and has all her books and equipment • Ensuring she is leaving on time in the morning • Reinforcing the school’s expectations • Attendance parents’ consultation events and keeping informed about her academic achievement • Using “Insight” to monitor her progress online

Other organisations that offer guidance and support for parents in supporting their daughter’s learning are: Parents Advice Centre (PAC) 30 Greatorex Street, London, E1 5NP 020 7364 6489 or email: pac@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Department for Education: www.education.gov.uk This website consists of useful information such as Performance Tables, Parental Rights and Responsibilities, and School Rights and Responsibilities

How will my daughter be rewarded when she has done well?

At CFGS, we believe that positive behaviour is best promoted and developed by recognising, celebrating and rewarding outstanding behaviour. When you do well, your teachers and Central staff will recognise, praise and reward you. This can be in a variety of ways, including verbal or written praise, postcards home, certificates, recognition badges, subject-specific prizes or a reward trip.

You can also accrue Central Gold points, and these are awarded for achievement in the following areas:

• Attendance • Punctuality • The Central Essentials • Contribution to the life of the school • Exemplary behaviour to learning

Students can gain Bronze, Silver and Gold awards to recognise the number of Central Gold points they have achieved.

SIMs Parent App is a secure, password protected app and website that allows you to view your daughter’s achievements, attendance, timetable and behaviour incidents 24 hours a day via any mobile device and the internet.

Instructions for setting up SIMs Parent App:

An invitation email will be sent to you from noreply@sims.co.uk to the email address that you provide CFGS with. When your receive this email, click on the ‘Accept invitation’ link within the email and follow the instructions.