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Dealing with Parents. Opportunities to make connections with parents. Parents’ Evenings Writing Reports Open Days Social Evenings Dealing with a child having a problem Sports Events School Trips. Parents’ Evenings.
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Opportunities to make connections with parents • Parents’ Evenings • Writing Reports • Open Days • Social Evenings • Dealing with a child having a problem • Sports Events • School Trips
Parents’ Evenings • Write brief notes about each child, make sure your comments are meaningful. • Have your mark book with you • Make examples of pupil work available for concrete discussions with parents • Be honest, but be tactful, don’t spring any major surprises at the evening • Keep to time. • Dress to impress
Meeting with Parents/Telephone Conversations • Always keep detailed notes on conversations with parents • Keep other staff informed in the school • Before making a phone call, take time to think about what you want to say • Check parents names carefully • Ask for help when you need it • Always try to agree an action plan