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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I communicate with school?
- By writing in your child's planner
- By speaking to your child's teacher/tutor (matters which can be dealt with quickly can be mentioned to the tutor by telephone- see contact details to leave a message or alternatively you could arrange a meeting with their tutor)
- By Speaking to the Head of House
Alternatively you can email enquiries@northampton-academy.org.
How do I keep up-to-date with my child's progress?
- Talk to your child about the work they are doing, particularly homework
- Read about work set
- Check for teacher comments written into their planner
- Attend parents' evening and meetings
- Receive and read your child's interim and annual report (assessment is done every 6 weeks)
How do I support my child with their learning?
- Ensure they are at school on time with the correct uniform and equipment
- Discuss their work with them
- Be supportive and show that you are interested
- Provide a suitable place in which to do homework
- Encourage and praise
How do I know if my child is behaving?
- By talking with their personal tutors
- By checking in their planners for written comments
- By monitoring how many house points they are receiving
How can I find out more about the home / school agreement?
Take time to read the first section of your child's planner, pages 1 to 23. Page 19 is the "Statement Of Partnerhip" - which sets out our intentions as a school and also what we expect from you as parents and your child.
You can also find information on the website under the section "Policies" .
What are the guidelines on uniform?
Information on uniform can be found on this website under the section "Academy Uniform".
Alternatively in your child's planner - page 11, "What should I wear", sets out our expectations for school uniform.
How do I know whether my child has homework set and is completing it and how often should they be doing it?
Your child will be aware of their homework timetable - ask to see it.
Homework will be recorded lesson by lesson in your childs planner along with the date it is due in. It will then be ticked off once complete. Help your child by checking in their planner what homework they have and making sure they organize themselves to complete it on time.
What if I would like to take them on holiday in term time?
Holidays MUST be taken during the Academy scheduled holidays unless there is an extreme exception. In this latter case you must apply in writing to the Principal (see contact details).
