To what extent should schools be a threeway partnership between pupils, teachers and parents/carers?

University Degree Education and Teaching

Studies prove that when parents are involved in school, the children are the first ones to benefit.

I think that a three way partnership between parent, teachers and pupils is a must for effective learning.

Because parents are the primary educators of their children. It is therefore important to establish an active partnership between parents and the school. This partnership is based on respect and on the individual responsibilities of the partners.

The home School Partnership is a very important Partnership and can be reflected in informal as well as formal arrangements; to be successful they must be based on the willingness of teachers and parents to work together for the benefit of pupils.

It is important that meetings between pupils, parents and teachers provide regular accurate and up-to-date details about the child's achievements and progress and any problems the child has at appropriate intervals. It will provide a means by which parents can talk to teachers about any concerns they have about the education of their children.

The three way partnership has important benefits for both the teacher, pupil and parent.

The 3 way partnership is important to teachers as it gives them the opportunity to Monitor progress on a regular basis and provide information to parents and pupils. It ...

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The three way partnership has important benefits for both the teacher, pupil and parent.

The 3 way partnership is important to teachers as it gives them the opportunity to Monitor progress on a regular basis and provide information to parents and pupils. It also means the teacher can Make parents aware of learning and behaviour difficulties as they arise. Due to these 3 way partnerships the teacher can ensure a successful working environment. which Provides equality of opportunity, And as teachers have the opportunity to interact with the parents, the parents can then make sure that homework provided is done on a regular basis.

Parents have the right to provide their child with a working environment which emphasises learning, achievement, and high standards of behaviour and discipline. This can be upheld and appropriate changes made in parent teacher discussions. Parent teacher meetings also provide the parent with the ability to regularly monitor their child's progress and parents can obtain Copies of programmes of study in all subjects which they request.

Parent teacher meetings can be a big confidence boost to the pupil as it shows the child that there parent is

Taking an active interest in their learning. And that their parent is willing to visit the school to discuss progress and behaviour. It also Provides the child with opportunities for the completion of homework. Parent teacher meetings Encourage and support the child as the see their parent taking a full and active part in the life of the School. This kind of interest from parents and teacher can also help to improve pupils work and give them something to aim for.

Parent teacher meetings give the child the feedback and support they need by making sure Teaching methods and resources are geared to their individual needs and that the child has a successful working environment. Parent teacher meeting strive to improve achievement by making sure pupils have regular feedback on their own progress, There are rewards for effort and achievement and sanctions are fair and reasonable.

Regular interaction between the parent Parent , teacher and pupil is vital to effective learning.