Supporting Parents in Education(Post-Primary)

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Welcome!

The National Induction Programme for Teachers would like to welcome all NQTs to the workshop programme 2014-2015

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Workshop Programme (2014-2015)

Teaching Council RequirementTo complete 20 hours of CPD over 3 years

- By attending evening workshops at the local Education Centre

- By attending a non-teaching day - 2 cross-sectoral workshops – Child Protection and Inclusion at local EC level

- For NQTs in Droichead schools or NQTs in schools with trained mentors some of the CPD requirement can be fulfilled at school level

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Workshop ProgrammeRequirements

AttendanceSign in on official EC attendance formEnsure that you record your Teaching Council number accuratelyEnsure that your name is legible and is the same name as recorded with the TCMaintain your own personal record of workshops attendedAttendance at 10 different workshops over a three year period

PunctualitySign-in will close 10 minutes after workshop begins. Each workshop is a full two–hour session

- if you are late, you are welcome to stay but your attendance is not counted.

If you leave early your attendance is not counted.

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Supporting Parents in

Education

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nSeek to develop positive relationships with parents that are characterised by professional integrity and judgement

Communicate effectively with parents in a manner that is professional, collaborative, supportive and based on trust and respect

Ensure that any communication with parents is appropriate including communication via electronic media, such as e-mail, texting and social networking sites

Work in a collaborative manner with parents/guardians, in seeking to effectively meet the needs of pupils/students

Key Messages

Codes of Professional Conduct for Teachers 2nd Ed. 2012: Teaching Council www.teachingcouncil.ie

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nLiteracy and Numeracy for Learning and Life

• Parents need to know how best to help their children

• Home and other educational settings must work together

• We know that parents make a real difference

Literacy and Numeracy for Learning and Life, Pg. 19-20

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What do parents need from teachers to best support their

son/daughter?

What strategies are you aware of that involve parents in their

children's education?

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Ways we communicate with Parents

Q. What does your school policy say about

supporting parents?

Q. What formal and informal methods of

communication schools use when supporting

parents?

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Effective Communication

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that

it has taken place.”

George Bernard Shaw

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Communication Methods

Written: Note/Letter/Student Journal- Information is essential and accessible- Sets the right tone- Plain English- Proofread carefully

Telephone:

- What should not be communicated by telephone?

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Video Clip link embedded &

is available on NIPT website to download

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Meeting with Parents - BeforeHow should you prepare for a

Parent Teacher Meeting?

• Good preparation ensures a confident, relaxed approach.

• Parents will want to know that you are managing and teaching the class and that you know their son/daughter really well.

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Meeting with Parents - During & After

• Give clear messages

• Be honest but tactful

• Listen to what parents have to say

• Follow up on any concerns that they have…

• If you promise to do something as a result of the meeting make sure that you do it

• Keep a note of any contact that you have with parents in relation to homework, attendance, behaviour, etc.

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Framing Information – Good News Sandwich

Fiachra, 2 Oak:Strengths - excellent social and communication skills Evidence of same…Area that he finds difficult - He rarely completes written homework Evidence of same…Areas to work on – study skills -

Strategies which would help…

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If Communication is more challenging…

Guiding Principles: Recognise… Acknowledge… Respond… LISTEN

• Where?

• Who?

• Speak softly and plainly

• ‘I’ Statements recommended strategy

• Clarify problem

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If Communication is more challenging…

Guiding Principles: Recognise… Acknowledge… Respond… LISTEN

• Listen

• Pause

• Balance by using ‘however…’

• Be moderate and accurate

• Use a third person

• Let the other person save face!

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National Parents Council

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Support

Mentor

Tutor / Year Head Post-

Primary

Special Educational

Needs Team

Home School

Community Liaison

Other Teachers

School Management

Parents

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nUseful Contacts

www.teacherinduction.iewww.ncpp.iewww.newb.ie

www.education.iewww.schooldays.ie

www.teachingcouncil.ie

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n Additional Support Professional Support GroupsNIPT School Support Service

www.teacherinduction.ie

Contact the NIPTinfo@teacherinduction.ie

Please ask your Facilitator or EC for the contact details of the NIPT RDO assigned to your EC

To ask for support is a sign of strength…