1. Creating a collaborative relationship between school
and home.
How can you help?
‘Together we Believe, Achieve, Succeed’

2. Common Frustrations for
Parents
There are lots of websites. Which do I use?
Stress when discussing the importance of exams.
Frustrations when your child leaves things till the last minute.
I don’t understand these grades!!!!
She/he always has an excuse.
Arguments about what time he/she should be coming in.
Seeing the panic your child goes through when exams are looming.
Tonight we will identify the best possible ways to eliminate as many frustrations as possible.
‘Together we Believe, Achieve, Succeed’

3. New demands on your child
Being self-motivated and taking more responsibility for their own learning.
Developing their abilities to overcome frustrations.
Organising themselves, subject demands, deadlines & social lives.
Completing more work at home, independently.
Perfecting their exam techniques.
Planning & carrying out revision time.
Tonight we will identify the best possible ways to eliminate as many frustrations as possible.
‘Together we Believe, Achieve, Succeed’

4. ‘Together we Believe, Achieve, Succeed’

5. Excuses you may hear. My work is on the computer at school!
We didn’t get any homework!
I’ve got loads of time!
I can do it tomorrow!
Keep track of the excuses – Times/days/subjects.
Agree a solution – they may want to attend a party during revision time allocated.
Follow up without fail – Use your calendar at home with agreed changes to days/dates.
Access your school account from home using remote desktop (There is a link on the school website).
If in doubt, me!
‘Together we Believe, Achieve, Succeed’

6. Attendance Attendance & punctuality – Get them there!
Not only can this impact upon future opportunities but facts show that missing 10% of the school, or about 18 days negatively affects a student’s academic performance.
95% Attendance = Half a day of lessons missed every two weeks results in two weeks of school missed each year.
Every lesson counts.
‘Together we Believe, Achieve, Succeed’

7. Home Life Changes at home
Please inform school of any changes that may impact the mind-set of your child. We are here to support through tough times such as bereavements but we need to be told.
‘Together we Believe, Achieve, Succeed’

8. Social Media Social Media – TAKE IT AWAY
These things are not needed when studying. They are a distraction! Remove social media and devices during allocated study times. Be consistent. Put time limits on the amount of time spent on the PlayStation etc. They keep the mind active and prevent you from switching off and getting quality rest.
‘Together we Believe, Achieve, Succeed’