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Working with parents and guardians - Coggle Diagram
Working with parents and guardians
Listen to what parents have to say
Listen carefully
Show parents that you are listening
Involve parents in their child's learning
Suggest ideas for home learning
Promote consistency
Discuss learning and development
Respect confidentiality
Information from the local community
Know what can be shared and what must remain confidential
Get to know families
Introduce yourself
Respect different family structures
Establish contact early
Incorporate home languages
Communicate effectively
Seek suggestions from parents
Use open questions
Be honest but not judgemental
Take time to find solutions, if needed
Share positive things
Follow though with agreed actions
Thank parents
Use clear, simple language
Hold workshops for parents
Lead workshops
Invite external specialists
Be welcoming and interested
Show you are interested in their child
Understand pupils' needs
Greet parents
Know how parents like to be contacted
Give parents relevant information
Information
Support groups
Establish regular contact
Share good news
Home-school communication books
Have informal chats
Provide timetables
Maintain regular contact