Nevertheless, it could prove very helpful to undertake the first review after a year, before the arrival of the new intake. This first review could serve as a consolidation of the original agreement, and would clear up difficulties which had become apparent during the year. Once an agreement that meets the requirements of all concerned is finally established, there will be less need for regular formal reviews.
It may contribute to an atmosphere of openness and co-operation to make parents feel that you are willing to review the agreement.
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The agreement produced by Mason Moor Primary School, Southampton, makes the commitment that: |
'Parents, pupils and school will jointly review this Agreement annually'.
It also includes brief details on:
- why the Agreement has been produced
- the aims of the school
- and the value placed by the school on parents, pupils and teachers working together to achieve success.
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When reviewing the agreement, you must once again consult all parents and carers. The law states that:
Before … revising the home-school agreement the governing body is required to consult all registered parents of pupils at the school who are of compulsory school age.
The guidance adds that:
It is worth considering linking the review with other policies such as on discipline and homework, or even with the school development plan review.
The review could be carried out using a process similar to the process for drawing up an agreement, or it could grow out of the ongoing monitoring process.
Once the agreement has been revised, parents of new pupils should be asked to sign the revised agreement. There is no requirement that parents of existing pupils, who have already signed the old agreement, be asked to sign the new one. However, having gone through the process of consulting again, it may feel more appropriate to ask every parent to sign the new and improved agreement.
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