How to Be More Involved in Your Child’s Education | AD

17th September 2021 Family

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When our children begin school, it’s an odd feeling. For the first time in their short lives, we’re giving up a large portion of their development to someone else! Not just to one person but to a whole team of people – and no matter how well educated and trained they are, it’s natural for parents to feel some trepidation about that change.

It’s vital that children are given the opportunity to learn with professionals but there’s nothing wrong with wanting to be involved to some extent. One of the key ingredients for any successful student, is parents or caregivers who are involved and interested in their education.

If you’d like to know more and to understand more about your child’s education, the best place to start is with their teacher. If you can, it’s a good idea to get some idea of the curriculum which your child will be studying.

Learn about the books they will be reading, find out which subjects they’ll be taught and how? If you know in advance what your child is going to be learning, then you can make opportunities to augment those lessons at home. For example, if you know in advance that next term, your child will be learning all about the Great Fire of London, then maybe you could take a trip to London to see the places which were key in the events which unfolded during the disaster. Or if your child is going to be studying a certain aspect of biology or botany, maybe it’s time to make a start on that wildlife pond you’ve been planning for months?

Providing your child with complimentary experiences at home is a wonderful way to involve yourself in their education without too much interference.

Help with homework

Some children don’t need help – some love to receive assistance. Whether your child needs help or not, it’s a good idea to ensure they have a quiet spot in which to study and everything they need to do it well. Let your child know that you’re available to support them should they need it.

Stay in touch with teachers – staff at this private school in Surrey keep an open dialogue with parents so that any difficulties may be overcome together. Attend parent-teacher conferences, remain available for discussions and let your child’s teacher know that you’re there should they need you to help your child with any extra study they might need. Teachers appreciate interested parents and if you let them know, then they’ll involve you when they can.