Parent’s check-list – how to help your child succeed
This is a list of ways in which you can make a significant difference to the performance and success of your child at school. Follow the links to more details.
You and school
The largest number of complaints I get from parents is that they don’t know enough about what’s happening at school. They feel that they are not kept in touch. So, here are some articles on what you can do about it.
- Get to know important members of school staff
- Staff roles – who does what, and who should you talk to?
- Questions to ask your child’s teachers
- Parent’s evenings
- Keep up to date with school
Understand courses and exams
From year 9 onwards, things appear to get complicated. It is important that you find out exactly what your child is studying.
- All about GCSEs
- Questions to ask about GCSEs – and why you should ask them
- Alternatives to GCSE in years 10 and 11
Get the best learning resources
Once you know exactly what courses your child is taking, you can go in search of the best resources. And that doesn’t mean the most expensive!
Using the internet
Encourage good study habits
You may have read or heard that every student has their own unique learning style. This is only partly true. There are many universal truths about studying, learning and remembering. Here are some that I suggest you encourage your children to use
Creating the ideal learning environment at home
Help with school-work
You may feel that you are not able to help because you are unfamiliar with a subject or not up to date with modern teaching methods. But there are ways to help, even if you don’t know the subject.
Attitude
I’m talking about yours as well as theirs! In fact, you may be surprised at just how influential your attitude is – to school, to homework, to success, to careers, and more. It’s important to do a little reflection.
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