Class Dojo is an online platform that we use in our school in a number of different ways. One of the main uses is for us to share and celebrate the very many good choices that the children make on an individual, small group, whole class or whole school basis. 

When Dojo points are awarded to the children they are given a reason for why they have earned it so that they know why what they did was a good choice. Some examples of what teachers reward children for are for excellent work, showing readiness to learn or participating extra curricular events. 

We feel that Class Dojo is also used as an essential communication tool between class teachers and parents. There is a messaging service for individual one-to-one messages for this. There is also a 'class story' area where the teachers share events that are happening in the class or will upload photos of the school day. 

At home, parents can see what the children are learning about, as well as being able to communicate simply and safely with their child's class teacher. Class Dojo is 100% free for teachers, parents and students. Class Dojo is easily accessible and can be accessed via an app or internet browser. 

What will our staff do? 

• Promote positive behaviour on Class Dojo 
• Share information about events and activities happening in class, in school and across the Federation
• Send out and reply to individual messages (in working hours)
• Share links to useful websites, important/interesting information. 
• Use Class Dojo to support the children in class and encourage their learning and behaviour. 
• Maintain the highest professionalism and security settings at all time when using Class Dojo
• Automatically invite parents to join their child's Class Dojo page when they start in their class. 

What do we expect our parents to do? 

• Check Class Dojo for messages 
• Make sure they appreciate staff well-being and not expect responses immediately (even if the message has been seen by the class teacher) 
• Use Class Dojo to structure a conversation about their child and what they have been learning. 
• NOT screenshot or share any content from Class Dojo on social media or other messaging services. 
• Arrange to speak to a teacher if you have any concerns that you wish to discuss.
• Not use it as a replacement for face to face discussions. 

We are sure this will not happen, but please note that any individual who uses Class Dojo to post abusive, defamatory, threatening or offensive comments about staff, pupils or the school will be removed from the site, either temporarily or permanently. Also any parents who are identified as copying content from Class Dojo to share on social media will also be removed as we need to protect all of our children and staff. 

Any children that leave our schools will be removed one week after their last day. 

Any staff that leave our school will be removed at the end of their last day.