Learning Agreement

Learning Agreement - September 2024 to August 2026

The School Ethos

Our aim is to provide a high quality learning environment and we are committed to maximising the abilities of every student. Excellence, respect and trust are fundamental values expected from all members of our school community. Our aim is to enable all students to become responsible, fulfilled adults, who have the skills and confidence to be able to shape the future. We seek the cooperation of all involved with Croxley Danes School to ensure the best quality education for our students. Form Tutors are the initial point of contact between home and school.

The School’s Responsibilities

The school will provide:

●        Access to a broad and balanced curriculum through a safe and positive learning environment

●        A range of activities which will enhance the experience and learning opportunities for students

●        Clear information to parents through written reports, handbooks, letters, emails and newsletters

●        Appropriate guidance and information on subject choice, careers and other curriculum matters

●        Opportunities for direct meetings with staff to discuss student progress and other issues.

The school will also:

●        Contact parents at the earliest appropriate moment should concerns or problems arise that affect a student’s work or behaviour, where, in the Sixth Form, that issue has not been resolved in communication with the student themselves

●        Deal with parental concerns and communications promptly and effectively

●        Mark and monitor homework regularly

●        Define clear expectations of students with regard to behaviour and discipline.

The Student’s Responsibilities

I shall:

●        Arrive at school each day on time, correctly dressed in the Sixth Form Dress Code and properly equipped

●        Show respect for and co-operate with all members of staff and the whole school community

●        Respect the needs, the rights and the property of all others, having particular regard to the use of anti-social language and behaviour

●        Work with commitment and honesty, both at school and when completing homework

●        Respect and care for the school environment and local neighbourhood, with particular regard to litter and graffiti

●        Contribute to the school being free of all illegal drugs and other designated substances

●        Relay all communications between school and home reliably

●        Seek to become actively involved in all aspects of school life

●        Observe the school code not only within school but outside of school when travelling to and from school

●        Move around the school showing a responsibility for the safety of others

●        Not bully other students under any circumstances.

Learning Aims

All students will normally be expected to follow a two-year academic programme of study commencing 4th September 2024, comprising three or four Level 3 subjects as discussed and agreed during the enrolment process following the published entry requirements process. Students must not be enrolled on any funded study programmes at other institutions. An individual timetable confirms the agreed subjects and planned study periods amounting to a minimum of 580 hours each academic year, which includes the following approximate allocation:

Agreed subject choices: _______________________________________________________

Name of student: ______________________________________          Date: __________

Signature of student: ___________________________________

On behalf of Croxley Danes School:

Name and role: ________________________________________           Date: __________

Signature:_____________________________________________