What is Raising Achievement Day?

 

Raising Achievement Day (RAD) and Parents’ Evening are one of the best opportunities for you to meet teachers to discuss how your child is doing; it is important for you to attend Parents’ Evenings and Raising Achievement Days.

 

At Lord Lawson of Beamish School we operate an appointment system during our Raising Achievement Days and it is best to make sure you are armed with questions!

 

Tips for Parents’ Evenings and Review Days

 

Read your child’s school report and relevant progress information.

 

If the teacher says anything you don’t understand, don’t be afraid to ask what they mean.

 

If you feel nervous about meeting teachers, remember they probably feel the same way about meeting parents!

 

Try to come away with some positive steps for you, your child and teachers to help your child succeed.

 

If you think a meeting might be difficult, take another adult – a family member or friend – for support and to bring a different perspective to the situation.

 

Make a few notes of the meeting if it will help you remember what was said and what was agreed.

 

 

Useful questions

 

?   What are my child’s strengths?

?   Has my child shown any special talents?
?  What is my child finding difficult and how can I help with this?
?   Does my child try hard enough?
?  How can I help with my child’s school work in general?
?  Has my child made sufficient progress since his/her last report?
?  Does my child’s behaviour give cause for concern?
?   Does my child’s attendance give cause for concern?