Hi Everyone,
As you can imagine, a teacher plays a vital role in your child’s education. They spend a substantial amount of time with your child and can have an incredible influence on your child’shappiness and success at school. Many experts and researchers say that teachers are the second most important person in a child’s life, because they have such a huge influence on their overall growth and development. For this reason it is extremely important for students to build a good relationship with their teachers.
A Prep School in Surrey have compiled some great advice on how parents can help to improve their child’s relationship with their teachers.
Communication is key! And it goes both ways, so be sure to inform your child’s teacher if something is going on at home that they should know about. This will help with any transitions they might be going through. Come up with a communication plan together that suits you both.
‘Parent Evenings’ are an ideal opportunity for parents and teachers to communicate. Parents can find out how well their children are progressing at school and teachers can give advice to support learning at home. If you need to discuss an important issue and cannot wait until parents evening, it is important to find a suitable time rather than try to talk.
Another great way to maintain a successful relationship with your child’s teacher is to show your support wherever possible. It may not always be possible to make it to every school event or to volunteer your time helping out, but by showing your face whenever possible it will show your child’s teacher that you are invested and supportive of your child’s education.
It is important for parents and students to remember that a simple ‘thank you’ can go a long way. Children can establish a good relationship with a teacher by providing positive feedback. If your child has enjoyed a particular lesson, they should let their teacher know. This will show the teacher just how much their hard work is appreciated.
Laura x