The Wellbeing Page 

Benefits of a Strong Parent-School Relationship

As a parent, you know your child better than anyone else does. Your child’s teachers will want to get to know your child too. Now, after a term of getting to know your wonderful children and spending 6 hours a day with them, the teachers will be building a very good understanding of your children too. 

Parents and school staff are all working towards the same goal - we are all here to care for and educate kids. 

It's important to trust your child's class teacher. If they advise you that your child appears to need additional support at school - trust them. Believe them. Support them. Their goal is the same as yours: to get the very best outcome possible for your child. We only let the very best practitioners through our doors. All staff have your child's best interests at heart.

Early support and intervention is also crucial to a child's development. If we act quickly when we first hear messaging that our child needs some extra practice, or support, our children can get the support they need to thrive later in life.  And if they don't need the support? They are unharmed after receiving an extra dose of support from another caring professional. 

When you have a strong and respectful relationship with your child’s school and teachers, you’re in a good position to give them information to help your child get the most out of education. You and your child’s teachers can work together to support your child’s learning and wellbeing.

When everybody is working together in the best interests of your child, your child is likely to reap academic and social benefits, like:

• regular school attendance
• positive school results
• a positive attitude towards school
• good social and relationship skills
• a sense of wellbeing

Not all parents can be involved in school as much as they’d like, but you can still let your child know that school is important to your family. Talking about school with your child, being warm and friendly at school events, and being positive about the school and its staff sends the message that you value education and are interested in what’s happening for your child at school.