Parent Information
At Priory Academy we believe that it is very important to us that we work closely in partnership with parents and carers, and communication between home and school is key.
Remote Education : In some exceptional cases, these circumstances might include pupils whose attendance has been affected by a special educational need or disability (SEND) or a mental health issue.
In these circumstances, and after the pupil’s absence from school has been established, schools should consider providing pupils with remote education on a case-by-case basis.
This should be part of a plan to reintegrate back to school, and only when it is judged that providing remote education would not adversely affect the pupil’s return to school.
Mental health issues affecting a pupil's attendance: Provision of remote education should be made as a short-term solution allowing absent pupils to keep on track with their education and stay connected to their teachers and peers. Pupils with long-term medical conditions or any other physical or mental health needs affecting attendance may require additional support to continue their education.
Code of Conduct
Student Code of Conduct
We want Priory Academy to be a happy and peaceful community in which to learn. Our Code of Conduct is designed to help students understand what we mean by this. It is not an exhaustive list of aspirations and things to avoid; instead it outlines key points so students have clear examples of what we expect from them.
Students have the right to:
- learn without disruption
- be free from bullying of any kind
- feel safe
- enjoy equal opportunities
- exist within the school without fear of prejudice of any kind from any member of the community.
The school community will not tolerate:
- bullying of any kind
- any type of violence
- vandalism, graffiti, or litter
- cruel or insensitive behaviour
- possession of or dealing in drugs or alcohol
- smoking cigarettes
- misuse of solvents
- any signs of disrespect from any member of the community
- arriving late to school or to lessons
- leaving the school without permission or missing lessons.
In our school we will try to:
- respect ourselves
- respect each other
- do our best
- act with honesty and responsibility
- show ourselves in the best light
- be polite and courteous
- enjoy learning
- participate in all aspects of school life.
We publish our Student Code of Conduct on our website and refer to it in our rewards and behaviour management systems.
Helping Your Child
As a parent you can make an enormous difference to your child’s chances of success in school, at home and in their later life. Working in partnership with your child’s school can help them to succeed.
We see the relationship between home and school as being extremely important in determining how successful a student is. It is important that there is a shared philosophy and both parties are clear about what they can expect from each other.
A good partnership also involves transparency, honesty and clear channels of communication so that you are fully informed about your child’s learning and development.
There are a number of ways in which parents can become even more involved in their child’s education at Priory Academy. Some of the formal opportunities are listed below but parents are encouraged to contact staff at the Academy at other times if they have any concerns or queries.
Parent Communication
Parent Pay
ParentPay is the web payment service that lets parents pay online by credit and debit card or in cash at PayPoint stores to schools and school suppliers.
MyChildAtSchool
Priory Academy uses a portal called MyChildAtSchool which provides a convenient and accessible solution for the school to communicate with parents on all aspects of school life and also allows parents to access all information about their child in one place.
Technical Assistance
If you are having any issues regarding Parent Pay or MyChildAtSchool please use the following email contacts for assistance:
Parent Pay Log in requests:
Finance@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk
MyChildAtSchool Technical Assistance:
technicalassistance@prioryacademy.co.uk
Parents' Evening
There is one parents’ evening each year which gives you an opportunity to discuss your child’s progress with their teachers. Appointments will be released and booked using MyChildAtSchool. You will receive further communication prior to the evening on how to make a booking.
Joining instructions using Microsoft Teams for virtual appointments
Please find below instructions for joining a Microsoft Teams meeting on a mobile device and PC.
Parent Pay
Parent Pay
ParentPay is the web payment service that lets parents pay online by credit and debit card or in cash at PayPoint stores to schools and school suppliers.
If you are having any issues regarding Parent Pay, please use the following email contacts for assistance:
Parent Pay Log in requests:
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Uniform
A very high standard of uniform is expected at all times throughout the school day and on the way to and from school.
Click on image below to see our uniform policy.
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Policies and Supplementary Information
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Generative artificial intelligence (AI)
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are now widespread and easy to access. Staff, pupils and parents/carers may be familiar with generative chatbots such as ChatGPT and Google Bard. Priory Academy recognises that AI has many uses to help pupils learn, but may also lend itself to cheating and plagiarism.
Pupils may use AI tools:
- As a research tool to help them find out about new topics and ideas
- When specifically studying and discussing AI in schoolwork, for example in IT lessons or art homework about AI-generated images. All AI-generated content must be properly attributed
Pupils may not use AI tools:
- During assessments, including internal and external assessments and coursework
- To write their homework or class assignments, where AI-generated text is presented as their own work
- As an alternative to engaging in practical learning.
Scholars’ Education Trust and all of its schools considers any unattributed use of AI-generated text or imagery to be plagiarism, and will follow our plagiarism procedures as set out in our exam and plagiarism guidelines.
