School Information for Parents
Relationships
Parents and teachers are partners in their child’s education. In Rutland N.S. we recognise the value of working together to ensure our children get the most out of their time in our school. We seek to foster positive relationships with parents/guardians by encouraging them to join our Parents’ Association and through the various activities organised by our Home School Community Liaison co-ordinator. We have annual parent teacher meetings and teachers are available to meet parents before or after school. Please make an appointment if you have a concern, so the teacher has time to address it.
An Ethos of Respect
The school Code of Behaviour endeavours to ensure that all children and staff of Rutland N.S. are safe whilst under our care. The Code applies to all children, parents/guardians of children and all staff working in Rutland N.S. By enrolling your child in our school, you have signed up to the school Code of Behaviour.
Rutland N.S. believes all of our children and staff deserve respect. Staff are respectful to parents and parents are asked to be respectful to staff at all times. It is the responsibility of parents to provide positive role models for their children. The Board of Management wishes to remind parents that abusive or aggressive behaviour toward any child or member of staff will not be tolerated, as it contravenes the school Code of Behaviour.
Social Media
Many people nowadays use social media to communicate with one another, which has implications for the school community. School staff are not allowed to post comments about the school or comments or photos about the children on any social media. The Board considers this highly inappropriate behaviour.
Parents/guardians may take photos of their own children at school or school related events such as Sports Day or Holy Communion. The Board asks parents not to post photos of other people’s children on social media, without the consent of their parents. If parents are communicating on social media, the BOM request that they refrain from making complaints or comments about the school or any of its staff as these may be defamatory.
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Rutland N.S. Complaints Procedure
At Rutland N.S. our decisions are made in the best interest of the child. Occasionally, a parent may disagree with us. In this event, these are steps which may be taken
Teachers
If you have a difficulty with something your child’s teacher has done or a decision she/he has made…
● First arrange to speak to the teacher about it
● If you feel that the problem hasn’t been resolved, then arrange to speak with the School Principal
● The principal may organise to meet with you and the child’s teacher together to resolve it. If you are not satisfied with the principal’s response, you can write to the Chairperson of the Board of Management
Principal
If you have a difficulty with something the School Principal has done or a decision she has made…
● First arrange to speak to the Principal directly about the issue ● If you are unhappy with her response to the difficulty, you may contact the Chairperson of the Board of Management, by writing to him c/o the school
Any concerns relating to Child Protection should be immediately reported to the School Principal, who is the Designated Liaison Person (DLP) for Child Protection in the school. In the event of her absence, the Deputy Principal is the Deputy Designated Liaison Person (DDLP) for Child Protection in the school.
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