Addressing the triad of specific features - social interaction,
social communication and social imagination - to reduce the effect
that the Autism Spectrum has on children’s learning
Admissions Policy
Home-School Contract
This contract outlines school commitment and expectations for effective communication and teamwork between home and school. When you have read it, please sign the third page and return it to the School Administrator:
Our Mission Statement:
“Baston House School strives to provide effective specialist education and support to pupils on the Autism Spectrum and to their families, which will allow pupils to achieve their full potential in education and life.”
In order to achieve this:
• We will provide all pupils with opportunities to learn and achieve, by supporting them with a curriculum which makes explicit connections between areas of learning and concepts so that they can progress to their full potential.
• We will teach appropriately to the abilities of the pupils, using specialised strategies which are communication focussed.
• We will work with the students in an inclusive, equality based manner.
• We will concentrate on the positive.
• Our school will try to raise the self-esteem of all who attend.
• We will provide a safe environment and will make sure that all pupils know where to go or who to go to if they feel anxious or unsafe.
• We will work with our pupils towards improvements in their behaviour.
• We will provide opportunities for spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
• We promote positive and healthy relationships between all members of our community.
• We will keep you informed of your child’s progress and the school activities.
• We will set homework in accordance with our school policy and in discussion with you about individual requirements.
• We will monitor and liaise with you about lateness and attendance.
• We will treat you with courtesy and work towards meeting shared ambitions for your child.
In addition, you will receive:
• Home/School books daily.
• Positive praise and good news items weekly.
• Annual Review documents.
• Therapists’ reports.
• Telephone calls as necessary.
• Relevant Incident reports upon request.
As a family will you?
• Give your child every possible support to achieve the highest standards.
• Work with the school towards meeting your ambitions for your child.
• Support the school’s policies and guidelines for behaviour.
• If behaviour at home or at school is presenting challenges, then it is essential to work together by sharing information and agreeing strategies. Use the ‘Home School Contact’ book if necessary.
• Support and encourage your child to complete his/her homework and discuss any difficulties in this area with the teacher concerned.
• Ensure regular attendance and good punctuality, telephoning the school on a daily basis to explain any absence.
• Attend school consultations/Annual Reviews and take an active part in monitoring your child’s progress by filling in parental contributions for the meetings.
• Communicate changes in home circumstances to the school.
• Provide up to date contact telephone numbers for yourselves and emergency contact.
• Follow the complaints procedure if you are not satisfied with any aspects of the school.
• Read and sign all forms and return them within the required time.
• Pay for specific activities promptly e.g. swimming, trips out, cooking and snacks.
• Read and comment regularly on your child’s home activities and behaviour, in the home/school book especially after weekend and long breaks.
• Agree regular medication administration requests with the Principal, prior to any medication being sent in. Any other medication must be accompanied by a letter of request by parents.
• Collect your child from school upon request if they have a temperature, stomach upset, injury causing concern or any contagious/infectious condition.
• Liaise directly with transport companies if there are any problems, issues or changes to arrangements.
• Monitor computer and video games,TV and video programmes and magazines which may confuse your child’s interpretation of reality.
• Provide your child with the appropriate school uniform, ensuring that it is clearly labelled.
• Treat members of the school community with courtesy.
If you have any difficulties in fulfilling this agreement, please do not hesitate to contact the school and have a discussion with the class teacher/form tutor, or make an appointment with a member of staff.
Our Mission Statement:
“Baston House School strives to provide effective specialist education and support to pupils on the Autism Spectrum and to their families, which will allow pupils to achieve their full potential in education and life.”
In order to achieve this:
• We will provide all pupils with opportunities to learn and achieve, by supporting them with a curriculum which makes explicit connections between areas of learning and concepts so that they can progress to their full potential.
• We will teach appropriately to the abilities of the pupils, using specialised strategies which are communication focussed.
• We will work with the students in an inclusive, equality based manner.
• We will concentrate on the positive.
• Our school will try to raise the self-esteem of all who attend.
• We will provide a safe environment and will make sure that all pupils know where to go or who to go to if they feel anxious or unsafe.
• We will work with our pupils towards improvements in their behaviour.
• We will provide opportunities for spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
• We promote positive and healthy relationships between all members of our community.
• We will keep you informed of your child’s progress and the school activities.
• We will set homework in accordance with our school policy and in discussion with you about individual requirements.
• We will monitor and liaise with you about lateness and attendance.
• We will treat you with courtesy and work towards meeting shared ambitions for your child.
In addition, you will receive:
• Home/School books daily.
• Positive praise and good news items weekly.
• Annual Review documents.
• Therapists’ reports.
• Telephone calls as necessary.
• Relevant Incident reports upon request.
As a family will you?
• Give your child every possible support to achieve the highest standards.
• Work with the school towards meeting your ambitions for your child.
• Support the school’s policies and guidelines for behaviour.
• If behaviour at home or at school is presenting challenges, then it is essential to work together by sharing information and agreeing strategies. Use the ‘Home School Contact’ book if necessary.
• Support and encourage your child to complete his/her homework and discuss any difficulties in this area with the teacher concerned.
• Ensure regular attendance and good punctuality, telephoning the school on a daily basis to explain any absence.
• Attend school consultations/Annual Reviews and take an active part in monitoring your child’s progress by filling in parental contributions for the meetings.
• Communicate changes in home circumstances to the school.
• Provide up to date contact telephone numbers for yourselves and emergency contact.
• Follow the complaints procedure if you are not satisfied with any aspects of the school.
• Read and sign all forms and return them within the required time.
• Pay for specific activities promptly e.g. swimming, trips out, cooking and snacks.
• Read and comment regularly on your child’s home activities and behaviour, in the home/school book especially after weekend and long breaks.
• Agree regular medication administration requests with the Principal, prior to any medication being sent in. Any other medication must be accompanied by a letter of request by parents.
• Collect your child from school upon request if they have a temperature, stomach upset, injury causing concern or any contagious/infectious condition.
• Liaise directly with transport companies if there are any problems, issues or changes to arrangements.
• Monitor computer and video games,TV and video programmes and magazines which may confuse your child’s interpretation of reality.
• Provide your child with the appropriate school uniform, ensuring that it is clearly labelled.
• Treat members of the school community with courtesy.
If you have any difficulties in fulfilling this agreement, please do not hesitate to contact the school and have a discussion with the class teacher/form tutor, or make an appointment with a member of staff.
Baston House School, Baston Road, Hayes, Bromley, Kent, BR2 7AB Tel: +44 (0) 20 8462 1010