Teachers- what do you want from parents at parents evening?

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My eldest is having a few behaviour issues in some classes. I’ve just got back from parents evening. Obviously I listened to what they said, and backed up their approach to ds, but I also filled them in on how he was last year (he’s much improved) and suggested a couple of strategies (report card worked in the past, I also suggested they could send me notes in his planner to update me/ let him know he’s accountable and how he’s doing). Now I’m wondering if I overstepped the mark. Did I? How should I have reacted?

That sounds like a good reaction to me - engaged, supportive, appreciative of what the school has done in the past which has worked well, committed to communicating with school and keeping an eye on the situation. All good!

Sounds fine.

What I want most is an appreciation from the parents that the problem is there and a sense that the parents will support any sanctions for poor behaviour with sanctions at home (e.g. removal of mobile phone.) It would be very difficult to write notes in planner with all the things that are going on in a class but I would def appreciate the fact that the parent wanted to work with me and wanted things to improve. I would also find the time to write the notes in a planner if I thought this would lead to a definite consequence at home.

Oh yes, mobile phone definitely goes! But I don’t find out about most behaviour as it’s quite low level now: only 1 detention this year (weekly this time last year!)

To me it sounds like combined effort of school strategies and your support has had an impact. Add a secondary teacher I'd be really grateful of your support. Generally I'd find email easier than notes in planner. I have two parents who I just email something like 'great this week' at the end of each week to keep them up to date. We have an understanding that unless it's needed, not too much detail, otherwise it becomes over burdening

You sound fab!

I've also just got back from parents evening. (Teacher) I wonder if it was the same one lol