The School Day

 

Most days at Co-op Academy Rathbone we follow this generic timetable:

Time	Activity
8.30am	Pupils arrive on-site
8.45am-9.15am	Phonics and Basic Skills
9.15-9.45am	Session 1
9.45-10.30am	Session 2
10.30-11.00am	Brunch and Playtime
11.00-11.35am	Session 3
11.35am-12.15pm	Session 4
12.15-1pm	Lunch
1.00-1.15pm	Whole Class Reading
1.15-2.00pm	Session 5
2.00pm	Taxi time

 

This equates to 27.5 hours total per week. 

Home–Academy Agreement

Co-op Academy Rathbone

At Co-op Academy Rathbone, we are committed to helping every child thrive in a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment. Our aim is to support the academic, social and emotional development of all our pupils through strong, respectful partnerships with families.

Purpose of the Home–Academy Agreement

This agreement represents the partnership between home and academy, and our shared commitment to helping pupils achieve their full potential. It outlines what the academy, parents/carers and pupils will each do to contribute to a positive learning journey.

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As a School, we will do our best to:

• Provide a safe, well-ordered and caring environment where all children feel secure and supported.
• Treat your child as a valued member of our community, regardless of race, gender, religion, or background.
• Promote our academy expectations: Safe, Helpful, Thriving – encouraging respect for others, readiness to learn and positive behaviour.
• Provide a consistent, nurturing approach with clear expectations and routines.
• Set aspirational and realistic behaviour and learning targets for every child.
• Offer a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to individual needs.
• Celebrate all successes – academic, social and emotional – through positive reinforcement, including recognition, rewards, Dojo points, and celebration assemblies.
• Communicate regularly about your child’s progress, attendance and well-being.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to any concerns raised by pupils or parents.
• Make reasonable adjustments for pupils with SEND and ensure their needs are met through personalised support plans.
• Work in partnership with families and, where appropriate, external professionals to support children’s development.
• Ensure all safeguarding, behaviour and inclusion policies are understood and implemented consistently.

Signed on behalf of the Academy: ____________________________

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As Parents/Carers, we will do our best to:

• Ensure my child attends school regularly, arrives on time and is ready to learn.
• Support the academy’s behaviour expectations, values and code of conduct.
• Inform the academy on the first day of any absence, and keep emergency contact information up to date.
• Support my child’s home learning and encourage high standards in their work and behaviour.
• Attend parents’ evenings, reviews and other meetings to support my child’s progress.
• Communicate any concerns or issues that may affect my child’s learning, behaviour or wellbeing.
• Encourage a positive attitude to school life and learning.
• Respect and uphold the academy’s commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.
• Use school-managed or related social media platforms responsibly and never post content that is derogatory, inflammatory or abusive.
• Support the school’s commitment to restorative practice, working together when challenges arise.

Signed Parent/Carer: ____________________________

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As a Pupil, I will do my best to:

• Come to school every day and arrive on time, ready to learn.
• Follow the school expectations: Be Safe, Be Helpful, Be Thriving.
• Try my best in all lessons and take pride in my work and progress.
• Respect all adults and pupils in the school and be kind and helpful to others.
• Take responsibility for my own behaviour and try to make good choices.
• Use my identified Safe Spaces and Safe People when I need help to self-regulate.
• Help keep the school tidy and take care of property and equipment.
• Accept the natural or logical consequences of my behaviour, and learn from my mistakes.
• Speak to a trusted adult if I’m worried, upset or need help.
• Take letters and messages home and share them with my family.
• Celebrate my successes and keep trying, even when things feel difficult.

Signed Pupil (or Parent/Carer on behalf of the child): ____________________________