Parents

Parents/Carers-What you can do

As parents you know your child best and have the greatest influence

• Ensure that your child attends school every day possible.

• Provide a positive environment for studying (comfortable/well lit/desk etc)

• Regular study is essential so your child should be revising each night.

• Check your child’s school planner/homework diary. This is also a record of work for your child as well as a record of homework due. Use it to discuss specific topic areas and to check that they are meeting deadlines.

• A great offer of help is to helpthe studying process by asking questions about your child’s learning.

• Be supportive of the pressure and possible stress that your child may feel-talk to them.

• Contact your child’s pupil support teacher if you have any concerns about your child’s learning.

• Ensure that your child has one evening a week away from studies.

• It is also important that your child takes regular breaks during their study periods.

• Encourage your child to manage their time effectively. Discuss and help them plan their study timetable. Examples of a study timetable will be given.

• Be aware of social media. Is time being spent studying or on Facebook/Twitter? Make sure your child is using the internet to study and not to give the appearance of study!

• Stay positive and stay calm! Help them to keep things in perspective.