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2. How can I communicate with parents?

Good formal and informal communication between school and home is essential for developing and maintaining a positive partnership with parents.

Formal communication occurs through school newsletters, notices, assemblies and in Student Support Group meetings.

Informal communication can include face-to-face conversations, phone calls, email, communication book or a combination of these. It is helpful to establish early in the year how, when, where and how often communication will occur.

A communication book that travels between home and school in the child’s bag can work well as long as both you and the parent check it regularly.

Schools can use the communication book to tell parents about events such as sports days or excursions, learning themes for the term or a positive note about something the child has achieved.

Parents can use the communication book to tell schools about things that are happening at home that may affect the child’s day at school, for example, a late night family celebration, change in medication or house renovations.

Remember to keep education support staff in the communication loop, as they may be able to facilitate communication between you and the parent.

Strive to establish and maintain a mode of informal communication that suits both you and the parent and be mindful of confidentiality in all communication.

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