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parents evening yr1 - what questions should I ask?

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mistressmiggins · 08/10/2007 20:22

Just wondered what people ask at parents evening?
last year I just went with the flow & felt satisified with answers.

however Im unsure what the reading policy is in the school - is it ok to ask?

what do teachers expect parents to ask?

sounds dumb I know but I want to show that Im interested but dont want to come over too pushy

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aintnomountainhighenough · 08/10/2007 22:42

I have never been to a parents evening but am going to one soon. I have thought of the following so far and they are not in any particular order (my dd is in reception btw):

what does my dc enjoy at school and what does she do well
what does she struggle with
how does she deal with challenges
how are you challenging/developing her
what can we/should we be doing to help her/you/the school
where is she nationally
what is planned for next term
how are you grouping the children

I will raise any concerns I have etc

If you don't know something e.g what their reading policy is then I think you should definitely ask.

HTH but

am looking forward to other posters comments!

jennifersofia · 09/10/2007 22:04

Do you (to the teacher) have any concerns?
What is your plan to deal with those concerns?
What can I do to help my child at home?

Feenie · 09/10/2007 22:07

ain'tnomountain - looking forward to hearing how all that can be fitted into 10 minutes!

cazzybabs · 09/10/2007 22:11

What does she need to improve on?

How has she settled in?

How is she socially?

You are doing a great job - thanks very much!!!

aintnomountainhighenough - I am glad you are not a parent in my class...blimely - I think that is a little full on for the 1st parent's evening. I would concentrate on how is she settling on to the routine of school!

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mistressmiggins · 11/10/2007 11:56

I think my parent's evening lasted 5 minutes!

the teachers(2) gave me good feed back about settling in etc & their opinion on him in general....no concerns

I asked if there was anything I could do at home - was told hearing him read was good enough

I thanked them for letting DS come out of class once a week for speech therapy & was pleased to hear that the TA does work with him daily on top of this!

that was it.

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