HOME SCHOOL AGREEMENT

At Sherborne Senior School we believe that the personal development and academic potential of every child is best achieved through a partnership between the pupil, the parents and the school. As such, we ask these three stakeholders to sign a Home School Agreement (HSA) to work together to develop “well-rounded individuals” and maintain high standards around uniform, attendance, behaviour, attitude to learning and participation in events and activities that enhance and enrich the school experience. Parents will be asked to complete and submit an online Home School Agreement before their children start school. Our Admissions Department will send you the link separately.

You can read the Home School Agrement here.

Homework

Sherborne Senior School believes that homework is important to reinforce the learning which takes place in the classroom and to prepare pupils for future learning. The policy of the school is to set productive and purposeful homework that encourages and enthuses pupils. Homework is set based upon the number of lessons taught and at a time that is appropriate to the learning of the pupils.

Homework is set at the discretion of the department and teacher, and the frequency is typically as follows:

• In Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 and 9) there is a minimum of one homework set for every 4 four lessons that are taught.

• In Key Stage 4 (Year 10 and 11) there is a minimum of one homework per week per subject.

• In Key Stage 5 (Years 12 and 13) homework is set in proportion to the number of lessons taught as often the course is split between teaching staff (as is good practice). As a minimum, pupils will receive at least one comprehensive homework per subject per week in Key Stage 5. However, homework may be set more frequently, and, in some instances, pupils may be working on an extended piece of work, or project, over many weeks.

Homework is designed to be appropriate for each age group, so that pupils can complete it unaided. There is a progression in terms of time and demand as pupils get older. Consequently, pupils learn to manage their homework, in order that tasks are completed by the due date. Time management and being organised is an essential skill, and pupils will find it easier to do this if they record and monitor their own homework.

If, for any reason, homework has not been completed by the due date parents are asked to contact the teacher concerned in advance of the due date.

All homework is expected to be marked and returned to the pupils within one week. Homework is recorded on Microsoft Teams via Assignments. Teams then notifies the pupils and parents of the homework set and keeps a record of a pupil’s completion of homework.

Ict Acceptable Use Policy

Our ICT Acceptable Use Policy is a reminder to all pupils and parents about internet safety and our expectations around the use of technology within school. Outside school, we remind pupils of their responsibilities when using social media platforms, in particular the need to be respectful to all other users. Parents are reminded of their role in monitoring what platforms their child is using outside school and that any inappropriate behaviour or comments, or images shared, could become a police matter.

Any pupil breaching our ICT Acceptable Use Policy in school will be suspended from their account whilst we investigate. Victims of any abuse or unfair treatment outside school will be encouraged to report this to the social network platform itself or the police.

You can read the ICT Acceptable Use Policy here.

Medical Forms

The health and well-being of our pupils is so important. To ensure we are giving your child the appropriate care and advice, it is essential that our medical records are up to date. As such, all new parents are asked to complete and submit an online medical form before their children start school. It is your responsibility as parents to keep us informed of any changes to the medical needs of your child or medication.Failure to keep us informed may result in your child not being able to enter school.

If you have any queries relating to the medical care provided at our schools, kindly email our Lead Nurse Mrs Baron at rbaron@ sherborneqatar.org

Mrs Rebecca Baron Lead Nurse