Behaviour report at school.

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I’m absolutely fuming at DD12 ( year 8). Phone call yesterday off her tutor informing me she’s going on report and I have too sign the document every night.on the first day she’s failed most targets and borderline on a few.She has also passed a few targets ( at least 1 or 2/3 each lesson).DD has assured me many go on report and that it’s not that bad ? Am I being blagged here , how serious is being put on report

I see it as that she is in control of her own behaviour no matter how brief the targets are. She shouldn’t have to receive targets in the first place if I’m honest

I think when a pupil is struggling with behaviour then clear targets help. The problem with a vague target is that staff would interpret it in so many different ways and the fact she isn't behaving means she does need targets.

I understand this but she should learn to behave herself is what I’m getting at. Obviously I understand that ‘do not get distracted’ can include daydreaming , talking , looking in your bag etc so yes indeed quite vague and I may ask for a clearer target to be set if I see no improvements on the report specifically with this target

You could try chatting with her about when she gets distracted most and how to stay focussed.
My DD1 found it difficult in some lessons (she has dyspraxia), but found it helped to be moved to the front row or somewhere so that she wasn't having to look across too many others to see the teacher.

Distraction in class usually bis the following;

Responding to almost anything said, whether the conversation involves them or not.
Going off task constantly and having a chat instead of working.

However, this means your child is the instigator or common denominator in these scenarios. Being on report Brenda to suggest school wide concerns.

Ring the form tutor. We are very happy bro talk to parents, especially those who are supportive! Makes all the difference.

Brenda?!!

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If she said that many kids go on report, is it possible she actually thinks that/ tells herself that? She might not realise how serious it is.

I’d want a chat with the form tutor, preferably also with your DD, so the three of you can clear things out and there won’t be any room for miscommunication/ fibs.