Your child’s teachers have a huge impact on their daily life, not only in terms of education but also their happiness and wellbeing too. And if you go out to work, there’s a chance that your child spends more time with their teacher each day than with you. It’s therefore important that the relationship between you and your child’s teacher is a positive one – after all, you are putting your trust in this person to take care of your child every day.
So how can you ensure that you have a good relationship with your child’s teacher?
Communicate – Don’t wait until there is a problem; take the time to chat to your child’s teacher on a regular basis so that you can share any news or concerns easily.
Respect – Perhaps you don’t get on with a particular teacher. Try to put your personal feelings to one side and certainly don’t let your child hear you complaining about their teacher. Appreciate that your child’s teacher is a professional and will always aim to do the best for their pupils. If you feel there is a problem with a particular teacher’s approach or teaching methods, refer to the school handbook to raise your concerns through the correct channels.
Enthusiasm – It can be difficult if you are busy with work but try and get involved with school projects from time to time. It may be baking cakes for the school fair or helping out on a school trip but by being involved in the school community, you can get to know your child’s teachers even better.
A great way to get involved with your child’s school is to join the PTA. You can find more information at www.pta.org.uk
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