Thomas Becket Catholic School

Thomas Becket Catholic School

The home school agreement is a contract between home, school and students.

We ask all parties to read through the agreement and sign a copy within the Student Journal. 

As a member of staff of Thomas Becket Catholic School we will: 

  • Care for your child's safety and happiness
  • Encourage high standards of behaviour from your child
  • Provide a balanced curriculum to meet the needs of your child
  • Praise, reward and encourage your child to do their very best so we can develop your child's talents and abilities as fully as possible
  • Keep you informed about your child's progress in particular and about school matters in general
  • Help your child leave the school well equipped to make the most of the career opportunities available
  • Be available to discuss your child's progress/any concerns 

As a parent/guardian I will: 

  • Ensure that my child attends the school regularly, on time and properly equipped
  • Take an active and supportive interest in my child's work and progress, including home learning 
  • Attend parents' evening and other discussion about my child's progress
  • Support the school's strict policies and regulations on behaviour and uniform, school detentions and other sanctions
  • Check and sign the "Student Journal" each week
  • Let the school know of any concerns or problems that might affect your child's work or behaviour
  • Avoid holidays in term time
  • Ensure my child abides by the school's mobile phone policy
  • Log in to our online homework platforms to monitor your child's progress
  • Keep contact details up-to-date and let reception staff know if your details change
  • Encourage your child to take part in at least one extra curricular activity per week
  • Encourage your child to abide by the school policies and rules

As a student of the school I will: 

  • Attend the school regularly and arrive on time
  • Bring all the equipment and kit that I need every day
  • Wear the correct school uniform and be tidy in appearance
  • Complete all my class work and home learning as well as I can
  • Be respectful, be polite and be helpful to other students and the teachers
  • Care for the school environment and help to keep the school free from litter and graffiti
  • Abide by the school mobile phone policy
  • Abide by the school policies and rules