Research has shown that good communication between a child’s parents and their teachers, can actually lead better academic performance overall, as explored by an independent school in Hertfordshire below. Essentially, it’s important to remember that school is a three-way relationship between your child, your teacher and yourself. As a result, your child will be far more likely to reach their full potential.
As a parent, you are your child’s first and most influential teacher. They look up to you and mirror your behaviour. With that said it’s crucial for you to be involved in their education as much as possible; don’t just sit back and let the teacher handle it. Showing an interest in their schooling should be about good communication with the teacher, support with homework and questions about the overall experience of the school day. Try and refrain from putting too much emphasis on being top of the class or getting perfect grades, but focus more on the effort that your child puts in and their general attitude towards education.
Parents’ evening is a perfect opportunity to communicate with your child’s teacher and find out how they’re doing. You’ll be able to raise any concerns you have and discuss other things like how your child is coping socially, not just academically. If there do happen to be any issues, ask the teacher how you can help at home. However, you don’t have to wait once a year for parents’ evening; why not pop into the classroom before or after school to have a chat with a teacher if you deem it necessary? If you don’t have time for this, figure out an alternative way to communicate regularly with your child’s teacher, such as via email.
Teachers and parents should form a partnership. After all, they both want the child to perform well both academically and socially, so why not work together to achieve this. The school will send letters home, but you should try your best to take this partnership to the next level to help your child.
