Communication

We are always happy to answer any questions that you have, big or small. You can call Reception on 020 8266 1700, who will direct you to the relevant member of staff. The School Nurse can also be contacted through Reception.

If you have any pastoral or academic concerns please contact staff in the following order:

• Your child’s Form Tutor via the Parent Portal

• Head of House

• Deputy Head of Lower School - Mr James Teague (teague_j@habsboys.org.uk)

• Head of Lower School – Mr Tom Hardman (hardman_t@habsboys.org.uk)

• Deputy Head Pastoral, Designated Safeguarding LeadMrs Claire Shooter (shooter_c@habsboys.org.uk)

Letters Emails

We upload parent infomation letters to Firefly every Friday.

We encourage an open dialogue but also we politely request that teachers are given space to respond. In an emergency please contact Mr Hardman and he will respond as quickly as he can.

Parents’ Evening

Parents’ Consultation Evenings are held in the Spring Term. You will have the opportunity to meet your child’s teachers and discuss their progress. There is an evening in the second half of the Autumn Term where you will have another opportunity to meet with your child’s pastoral team. We send home reports at the end of the Summer Term. If you have any questions during the school year, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s Form Tutor.

Progress Grades

Pupils are given progress grades according to the schedule that will be published at the beginning of the Autumn Term. You can access these via Firefly. These grades allow Form Tutors to track pupils’ progress.

Individual Needs

The aim for our Individual Needs Policy is to ensure that every child at Habs enjoys personal and academic success. We prioritise sustaining a close partnership with parents and providing appropriate support. The Head of Academic Support co-ordinates a team consisting of specialist teachers, senior academic and senior pastoral staff.

Support is delivered through various staff and programmes, e.g. through the Form Tutor, Head of House, Deputy Head of House, subject teachers, study support sessions and learning skills programmes. Our Individual Needs policy is available on the school website.

It is important to make us aware if your child has any identified specific learning needs (e.g. dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, hypermobility, visual impairments and hearing impairments) so we can provide the best support for them.

Homework

If you have questions about the time your child spends on homework (either too little or too much), please get in touch with their Form Tutor. We do not want them to spend all evening working, as it is important they should have time to relax.