Bring a Parent to School: Year Six classes

We are happy to offer all parents and carers of children in the Year Six classes the opportunity to take part in our highly popular “Bring a Parent to School” programme.  You may well have taken part in this over the past year when your child was in a different year group (known then as “Parents learning in the classroom”).  This year group are holding all of their sessions in the autumn term only, on the following dates: October 3rd, 4th, 5th, 10th, 11th and 12th.

Aims
to help parents understand how children learn
to help parents understand how teachers teach
to improve children’s standards
to help parents understand ways of supporting children more effectively at home
to improve communication between home and school

The Programme
One parent for each child will come to observe one lesson in the classroom and work next to their child
You will sit next to your child, observe how he/she learns, the things he/she is good at and also the things he/she needs to improve on
You will be able to observe the teaching strategies your child’s class teacher uses to support your child in class
We will encourage you to support your child in their learning tasks in the lesson
We normally only have up to 4 parents in any one lesson at a time
A DBS check on parents is not necessary
Confidentiality is really important.  Parents must agree not to discuss what they see or hear in the classroom with others outside.  A breach of this confidentiality will result in the closure of the programme.

Next steps
You will need to see your child’s class teacher, as soon as possible, to make an appointment for your visit.
The Year Six sessions will begin after the half term break.
When you attend, please remember the following:
On the day of your appointment you will need to report to the school office to sign in, before coming down to your child’s classroom
please turn off your mobile phone during the visit
we are unable to accommodate younger siblings in pushchairs when you come
It is a goal to make appointments with all parents to take part.  This will really support your understanding of your child’s learning needs and will be useful for you to help them make further progress.

When attending a “Bring a Parent to School” session you are agreeing to:
Support your child with his/her learning
Not discuss the other children with anyone outside of school

We look forward to seeing you in school soon.

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