Guidelines

It is your responsibility to talk to the class teacher about your child’s progress and about any learning difficulties she/he may experience.

1. If language is a problem for communication, there are several parents who may act as interpreters for you. There are also long-time immigrant parents that can become ‘relay-parents’ to act as intermediaries between school and newly-arrived families.
2. The teacher will tell you about what she/he thinks is best for your child in educational terms. Respect that expertise and ask for clarification if you do not understand.
3. Try to act on the teachers’ advice for your child.
4. If problems arise between your child and the school, know that there are sanctions the school can impose and that need to be taken into consideration. Talk to the class teacher and the headteacher about how best to deal with the issue at home.