Commitment to achievement
Pupils, parents, teachers all sign a ‘Commitment to Achievement’ agreement. This is a joint promise that all of us will put in the time and effort required for our children to succeed. Parents are expected to support children by supervising home learning, ensuring that children attend school and wear the correct uniform.
Student Entitlement booklet
Parent voice
Parents and carers are an integral part of our school community, and your feedback forms an essential part of our ongoing development and improvement. We regularly run surveys and sessions to gather your views on the education your child is receiving, and to understand where we can do better.
You can share your feedback via these channels:
- Ofsted's Parent View tool. This survey consists of 12 short questions around topics such as teaching and behaviour, and will feed into our ongoing development plan
- Directly with a member of our staff
- The main school office
Parent forums
We run forums, usually once a term, where we invite parents into school. Our forums aim to provide:
- a summary on how school is running at present
- information about what is coming up
- an opportunity for parents to ask any questions.
Parent workshops
We hold workshops for parents to help parents with their child's learning and development at home.
We also collect a series of guides and resources that are available on Spark. This covers topics such as supporting your child's learning, keeping safe online, and maintaining good mental health.
Testimonials
At Ark Charter, we want everyone to know all of the positive work that is going on at the Academy. But why take it from us, when you can read some of the positive comments we have received from guests, parents and our local community.
"Congratulations on Charter Academy's performance at the pan-area Unloc Big Debate (public speaking and debating competition). The teams representing the school certainly did you proud, and deservedly they walked away with the following recognition:
- Best use of Voice
- Most supportive school award
- Best Teamwork award
- Best Opening statement
- Best Demonstration of speech and message"
Managing Director of Unloc
"We wanted to praise the year 9 Pupils and staff for a lovely immunisation session on 21/03/24. Previously, sessions had been chaotic, long and children could be rude and disruptive. The school we can see from even entering was more organised, calm and respectful. The session was efficient the children where well-mannered and respectful to staff, we were very well looked after and came away feeling that we had completed a good immunisation session.
We want to praise the school and let them know from professionals that the amazing changes that have been made are very noticeable and welcomed from the whole team."
"I want to express my gratitude for the wonderful experience my children have had at Ark Charter Academy. The dedicated teachers, supportive staff, and vibrant community have contributed significantly to their academic and personal growth. We will cherish the memories and friendships they have made during their time at the school."
"Having just attended 2.22 at the Chichester Festival Theatre, I want to relay how impressed I was with the behaviour of the children attending.
The school were sat a few rows in front of us and their behaviour was impeccable. They entered the seating area quietly and the teachers told them were to sit without any challenges. Throughout the performance they showed perfect theatre etiquette.
I wanted to let you know how impressed I was as people are often so quick to moan! - the staff and children on this trip deserve a big well done."
"My husband and I volunteer at the New Theatre Royal and we were working on 13th December when your Year 7 came to see the Panto.
We would like to say that they were an absolute credit to your school with their behaviour and participation. It was lovely to see such enthusiasm."
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