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Building strong, collaborative relationships with your child’s teachers is a great way to help them reach their full potential. The more information you gather from teachers and share with them in return, the better for your child. This is because you will be able to determine ways in which you can both support your child in the most beneficial way for them. Here’s some helpful advice from an independent boys’ school in London on how you can build successful relationships with your child’s teachers.
Communication
Parents’ Evening is a great opportunity to speak with each of your child’s subject teachers and find out how well they are progressing in lessons. The teachers will give you some important feedback that you can speak to your child about afterwards, as well as some advice on how you can support their learning at home. You will also be able to discuss any concerns either of you have and come up with a suitable way to address them going forward.
However, as valuable as Parents’ Evening is, it’s also important to communicate with the teachers throughout the year as well. Make sure you have their email addresses so that you can converse with one another and potentially arrange a private meeting at a time that suits both parties.
Appreciation
Make sure your child’s teachers know that their work is appreciated. You could drop them an email at the end of term expressing thanks for their support or send your child into school with a card or some flowers. By demonstrating your appreciation, your child’s teachers will be given the confidence boost they deserve to continue supporting countless students through their academic journey.
Punctuality
Show the teachers that you value your child’s education by ensuring your child has good attendance, is punctual and always hands in their homework on time. Time management and organisation are important skills for your child to develop from a young age but will also help you and the teachers develop a mutual sense of respect, as you’ll all be on the same page.
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