My distinguished padlet by Neil Hussey https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1 Made with joy en-us 2020-12-15 13:07:52 UTC 2021-01-20 17:47:19 UTC hello@padlet.com Asking parents for their advice - they know their child better than you. https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106680969 2021-01-20 17:00:44 UTC https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106680969 Consistent approach to behaviour management https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106767414 2021-01-20 17:17:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106767414 Beneficial impact on community https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106770567 2021-01-20 17:18:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106770567 ‘The parents’ and senior leaders’ expectation is that we, teachers, got to get them their grades. All the pupils need to do is turn up.’ https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106774856 2021-01-20 17:19:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106774856 Balance of power https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106777487 2021-01-20 17:19:32 UTC https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106777487 A negative call with a parent can impact on the relationship with the student - e.g avoid using the behaviour policy. https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106781972 2021-01-20 17:20:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106781972 Relationships with parents are often a source of stress https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106789710 2021-01-20 17:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106789710 75% of all education staff have faced physical or mental wellbeing issues in the last two years because of their work and 53% have considered leaving as a result. https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106794777 2021-01-20 17:22:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106794777 1. Assumptions teachers have which may impact relationships https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106874634 2. The effect on teacher workload.

3. Barriers in communication.

4. How communication and engagement differ.]]> 2021-01-20 17:39:08 UTC https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106874634 3. https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106893600  Parents’ isolation from services may be involuntary (for example, owing to language differences, poor health, long or unsociable work hours, lack of money) or voluntary (for example, because engagement with services would be threatening or stigmatising) 

]]> 2021-01-20 17:42:45 UTC https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106893600 https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106893976 2. 
"Relatively few (28%) school leaders report that they
currently provide staff with any training about how to
engage parents or have a plan for how they would like
staff to work with parents."]]> 2021-01-20 17:42:50 UTC https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106893976 Assumptions. https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106895743 That parents know our subject - we can't use subject specific vocab]]> 2021-01-20 17:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106895743 4. by using inaccessible language or professional jargon https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106901275 2021-01-20 17:44:12 UTC https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106901275 1. Assumptions https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106907324 Keep in mind that what may seem like reluctance doesn’t always mean families don’t want to be engaged in their child’s education. Many families would like to be more involved.]]> 2021-01-20 17:45:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106907324 3. Over coming barriers in communication - flexible location and timing of services: including home visits and outreach services for families who lack transport or live in rural areas. https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106908127 2021-01-20 17:45:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106908127 More assumptions https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106911124 hey may have varied feelings about family-school partnerships or have other priorities (like health issues) in their lives. Emotionally meeting families where they are requires empathy, ]]> 2021-01-20 17:46:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106911124 3. What do you do for parents who do not speak English or read well? https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106912720 2021-01-20 17:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106912720 Difference of perspective https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106915989 They may think it’s their responsibility to get their child to school, and it’s the teacher’s job to teach skills and knowledge. In many cases, that doesn’t mean a family is trying to avoid responsibility. It could be a cultural difference. Or it could be a sign of respect and trust in you as the teacher.  ]]> 2021-01-20 17:47:13 UTC https://padlet.com/nhussey1973/ecf1/wish/1106915989