Moospan
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Year 6 parents' eveningsI am sorry if I am repeating a previously talked about subject but I couldn't find anything in search. I have my first parents' evening in a couple of weeks, and want to know the kinds of things you talk about. Do most of you tell parents current levels, predicted levels? Or do you just talk about what the kids need to be doing to make progress? Do any of you have a nifty list of useful websites for parents to get the kids on to at home or would you leave that for next term's parents evenings? Any other top tips?
Thanks in advance....
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trinity0097
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Current levels and target levels, only would I say a prediction if your prediction was way off the target and therefore the child needed to work harder to get to the target because of previous underachievement.
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greyengine
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I would definitely talk about current and predicted levels so parents are clear about where the children are. You particularly need to make sure that the parents of any children who might not be entered for SATs are aware of this possibility.
Also make them aware of any intervention that's going on or planned and get their support for this.
Have usually left websites, revision materials until next term, but there's be no harm in having a list of websites etc. for parents who seem keen to help.
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brummie
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Would agree with greyengine - talk about what level they are now, whether this is broadly average/above or below, what you would expect them to be at SATs, whether you think they can do better/they need to work harder, I would just answer any questions the parents have about SATS, rather than telling them stuff - I should imagine you're having an information meeting for them closer to the time - when I was in Y6 I tended to leave the serious stuff with both the parents and the children until after Christmas. Is this the first time you've met with the parents? I'd probably just focus on how they've settled into the year and whether there are any worries.
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Moospan
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Thanks, I have taught this class before so can comment on lack of progress in year 5 for some of them, in the nicest possible way of course. Any other tips??
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greyengine
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Make sure they know the dates for SATs week and the importance of not taking their children on holiday that week (and preferably not in the weeks leading up to it either)
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Moospan
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Oh good plan!! Thanks
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bscaca
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I always suggest things they can do at home with their child - reading; mental mathsand learning tables. Many Y6 parents think that they don't need to be involved in their child's reading. I also give them a summary of level 4 expectations for number which is often higher than they expect. I also do a SATs meeting late November and suggest they raise SATs related questions then.
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Moospan
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Thanks bscaca, some useful tips.
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