Your Child Is More Than the Version of Them School Sees
School shows us our children within one very particular environment. When that environment changes during the holidays, we can sometimes see a completely different side of them, and that's valuable information too.
Making the Most of the School Holidays: It’s Okay to Put School Down for a While
If something at school needs addressing next term, you don't have to spend the holidays trying to solve it. Capture what matters, make a simple plan for Term 4, then give yourself and your child permission to take a break.
How to Advocate for Your Child at School When You Don’t Know Where to Start
Advocating for your child at school can feel overwhelming when there are multiple concerns and you don't know where to start. Use this four-step approach to get clearer on what matters and what to do next.
Is Your Child’s School Support Actually Working?
Your child has a learning plan and adjustments are in place, but are they actually helping? Here are four questions to help you review what’s happening, what’s working and what might need to change.
What Adjustments Does My Child Need at School? Start With the Barrier
Wondering what adjustments your child needs at school? Before jumping to a list of strategies, start with the barrier. Learn how to think about your child’s needs, what’s already happening in the classroom and whether current support is actually working.
How to raise concerns with your child’s school without feeling confrontational
Worried about raising a concern with your child's school because you don't want to seem difficult? Collaboration doesn't mean staying quiet. Here's how to ask questions, follow up and communicate clearly while maintaining a positive relationship with your child's school.