Class Dojo

Class Dojo is an online platform that we use at Beechcroft in a number of different ways.

It is our main method of communication with parents, allowing us to update our school community frequently:

• via the 'whole school story', available to all parents.
• by using individual 'class stories', to which access is granted to parents of children in each class, where teachers can share events that are happening in the class and photos of the school day.
• to communicate when children are rewarded with 'Dojos' for making good choices on an individual, small group, whole class or whole school basis. 

Staff endeavour to update 'class stories' regularly, which allows parents a real insight into the learning that their children are taking part in. 

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 
• 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. 
• Update portfolios for pupils with SEND and EHCPs

What do we expect our parents to do? 

• 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.
• Engage in face to face discussions with class teachers if you have concerns.

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.