From how to prepare to what happens on the day, we've answered some of your most commonly asked questions about parents evening.
It's hard to forget our early experiences of parents evening. That squirmy, uncomfortable feeling of knowing your parents were coming face to face with your teachers right this second to discuss everything about you. The dreaded moment when the teacher says, yes you should be applying yourself more, or even worse, relays one of your classroom misdemeanours back to your parents.
'Parents evenings are a great opportunity for you to connect with the school and reflect on your child’s academic progress,' explains Sian Lewis, Head of Parent Participation at. 'You’ll get an insight into what your child is like in the school environment, too – children are often quite different at school and at home, so it’s also an opportunity to discuss their friendships and behaviour from the teacher’s perspective.
She also recommends talking to your child beforehand to understand how they feel about school, so you can raise any concerns they have in the meeting. These include topics such as if they like their teacher, what they enjoy and the things they struggle with.No one wants to hear negative comments about their children, but sometimes it's inevitable. The important thing is to stay calm, and try and understand how you can help solve the issue at hand.
There are some lovely moments: sharing with parents how a child is shining in a particular subject, especially if they find it difficult; if they have done exceptionally well in a test or an essay, and when you’re thanked by a parent or told that their child enjoys your lesson. Teaching is often a thankless task, so when I’m there as a parent I always thank the teacher if it feels relevant.
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