Parent / School Charter

The following sets out details of our Parent / School Charter and the commitments expected from each of the parties involved in the cheder.

The Cheder will endeavour to:

expand your child’s Jewish knowledge and skills through the delivery of a balanced, broad, differentiated curriculum

foster an enjoyment of all things Jewish and pride in our Jewish heritage, whilst valuing social and cultural diversity

promote positive attitudes and relationships through Jewish values

acknowledge and reward your child’s good work and participation in community activities

ensure your child’s safety and happiness through the implementation of its policies

provide information about your child’s educational progress

keep you informed about development and activities in cheder

welcome your participation in the life of the cheder

As parent(s), I/we will endeavour to:

support the policies of the cheder

ensure that my child attends cheder regularly and arrives on time

participate in the security rota as requested

attend and support cheder activities in which my child is involved

attend any special appointments if requested

make the cheder aware of anything going on at home that may affect my child’s work or behaviour (understanding that all matters will be treated in the strictest confidence)

work with the teachers to ensure any special needs are addressed

As a pupil, I will endeavour to:

attend cheder regularly and arrive on time

follow the agreed morning routine (which means eg being where I should be at the right time)

be responsible and considerate both in the classroom and in the playground

do my best and avoid distracting anyone from their own work

treat other members of the community with understanding and respect

put up my hand and wait my turn when asking or answering questions (which means not interrupting and understanding that some people have special which may)

respect the contributions of others when doing group work

care for the building and its environment (which means eg not kicking footballs at the windows, not climbing trees, tidying up the classroom, putting rubbish in the bin)

show respect for the synagogue as a place of prayer (which means eg wearing my kippah in there if I’m a boy)


Updated 29.7.05