At Lord Grey Academy, we are committed to giving every student the best possible opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive—both academically and personally. We believe that a strong, positive partnership between home, students, and the Academy is essential to achieving this goal.
To support this shared mission, we have outlined the key responsibilities that each member of our community—students, parents/carers, and staff—should uphold as part of this important partnership.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Follow the Lord Grey Way at all times
Bring the correct equipment so you can fully take part in your lessons
Keep your phone/electronic devices in your bag, turned off, from arrival through the school entrance
until you leave school at 3.15 so that your learning, and that of others, is disruption free.
Complete Self-Study each week by the deadline set.
Follow the Climates for Learning to help you and your class learn.
Wear your full uniform, including PE kit, correctly and with pride every day.
Uphold our school values and behaviour guidelines at all times including on the way to and from
school.
Keep our school environment clean, tidy and damage free.
Engage positively with any sanctions or support to modify your conduct. E.g. detentions.
Communicate with staff in a polite, courteous and respectful manner to enable concerns and queries to be effectively resolved.
PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure your child attends punctually and properly equipped each day. Please inform the academy each day of any absences should they be unwell or cannot attend.
Encourage and support your child’s learning by ensuring all Self-Study tasks are completed and submitted on time.
Ensure your child is wearing the school uniform as described in the Academy’s Uniform Policy.
Understand and actively support the Academy’s policies and guidelines for behaviour, encouraging children to take responsibility for their actions and support the school – the Lord Grey Way.
Support your child by attending Parents’ Evenings and engagement events, whether in person or virtually.
Encourage your child to read widely at home.
Support your child in using social media safely and responsibly, having regular conversations about their online footprint.
Regularly use the MCAS app to stay informed and engage in meaningful conversations with your child.
Contact Health, Welfare and Reception to relay messages to your child, please do not call or message your child during the school day.
Communicate with staff in a polite, courteous and respectful manner to enable concerns and queries to be effectively resolved.
ACADEMY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide a safe and supportive environment for all students.
Uphold high standards and expectations for student achievement and behaviour by following the Lord Grey Way.
Work collaboratively with students to maximise their progress in lessons.
Recognise and reward students who show our character values and get things right.
Offer useful feedback, and provide opportunities for students to enact feedback, in order for students to help accelerate their learning.
Communicate regularly with parents and students to keep them well informed about Academy events.
Keep parents/carers updated on their child’s progress through the MCAS app.
Communicate with students and parents/carers in a polite, courteous and respectful manner, to enable concerns and queries to be effectively resolved.
We aim to respond to parent/carers’ emails and phone calls within 48 hours where practicable.
Offer school trips, visits, events and year groups events as privileges that support student growth and reserve the right to remove the privilege should we need to.
Together, we build a strong, caring community where every student can succeed. Thank you for being part of our shared journey.