Introduction from the Principal Dear Parents, I’m delighted to welcome you to this parent information booklet, or “A-Z” as we call it. At KAA our aim is for teachers and parents to work closely together, supporting each other and reinforcing the key expectations for our students as they move up through the school. Working in partnership with parents is key to our success, and this document is the best digest we can make of all the systems, procedures, routines and responsibilities that will make this partnership work. It is, therefore, essential reading for all staff and parents, and please do keep it as a reference guide to refer back to over the year. Parents know that at KAA we have the very highest expectations of our students. Expectations in terms of students’ attitude towards their studies; their interaction with their peers and academy staff; their attendance, punctuality and behaviour inside and outside school; and their participation in wider school life. This can be demanding, but it is important to remember that these expectations are all there to serve one purpose: to provide an environment in which students can excel, both academically and in terms of their personal development. So yes, KAA is a strict, disciplined school, but this is all in the interests of the people who matter most – our students. Our experience is that the overwhelming majority of parents welcome this discipline. In fact, it is one of the main reasons they have chosen KAA for their child. So, in that spirit, I hope you will support us with all of our rules and routines on uniform, attendance, punctuality, behaviour, and the rest that follow. They all go to together to allow for the smoothest running – and therefore the happiest – academy we could wish for. With best wishes,
David Benson Principal This Parent A-Z is reviewed annually before the start of the new school year. Every effort is made to ensure that it is accurate and up-to-date; during the course of the year, however, it is inevitable that certain things will change in response to events and feedback. The academy will always make every effort to communicate significant changes, but inevitably, there are things which are missed. The most up-to-date policies and information will be available on the school website - www.kaa.org.uk.
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