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Parents check-listThis list follows the blue menu sections on the left. On this page I'll give brief notes on each section and links to the main pages. Let me know if you can't find what you want. I also recommend reading through the sections I've included for students - so that you'll know what they're doing - if they take my advice!
Check list
1. What's my child learning?
- syllabus, and exam board links 1. What's my child learning at school?How can you help your child if you don't know what they're
supposed to be learning? 2. You and schoolIn this section I look at: 3. HomeworkHomework is much more regulated nowadays. Your child will probably have a homework diary which may even be on the school's website!Homework is a common cause of stress for both child and parent, so here are some tips on how to help best. More... 4. Revision and examsThe period leading up to exams can be very stressful - for
you as well as your child! Here are some tips on how to help.
5. Buying the best resourcesThese days, schools rarely give children enough up-to-date
text books. I believe that each child should have a complete
selection of the most up-to-date textbooks as well as revise guides
and specimen exam papers. They should also have adequate stationery,
files, boxes and so on. How can you tell what to get? 6. Have you considered educating your child at home?An increasing number of parents are educating their children
at home - at all ages and for a variety of reasons. It is quite
legal and surprisingly easy. It is also almost free of 'red tape'. I'll
give you some background, case studies, ideas and links to further information. 7. Special needs - dyslexia, ADD, etcHow can you tell if your child has special needs?
And what then? 8. Do you have a gifted child?Gifted children can go completely bonkers at school because
they get bored. What does 'gifted' mean? How can you tell if
your child is gifted. What can you do to help? 9.When things go wrongHow can you tell if your child is not achieving their full
potential? How can you discover the reasons? What can you do
about it? 10. Education in BristolLocal organisations, schools, Bristol City Council ... 11. Latest informationInformation about the 2005/2006 academic year, term times, exam dates and other miscellaneous information that I think might be useful.More... |
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