{"id":41137,"date":"2022-01-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-03T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefatheringproject.org\/how-am-i-meant-to-be-involved-with-my-childs-school-and-teachers\/"},"modified":"2024-04-24T01:56:56","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T01:56:56","slug":"how-am-i-meant-to-be-involved-with-my-childs-school-and-teachers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefatheringproject.org\/fathering-channel\/how-am-i-meant-to-be-involved-with-my-childs-school-and-teachers\/","title":{"rendered":"How am I meant to be involved with my child\u2019s school and teachers?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: bold; margin: 25px 0 10px 0; color: #192958; line-height: 1.2;\">Fathers Matter: partnering with the school<\/div>\n<p>What does it mean to \u2018partner\u2019 with your child\u2019s school?<\/p>\n<p>As a parent you are the very first educator of your child, and have had a huge influence on their learning since birth. For the next phase, when your child begins school, you will need to team up with the school and your child\u2019s teachers.<\/p>\n<p>By developing a good relationship with the school and your child\u2019s teachers you send powerful positive messages to your child about the importance of school and learning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Evidence &#8211; Did you know? <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style: square; padding: 0 0 0 40px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">A fathers\u2019 involvement in a child\u2019s education has a strong influence on children getting high grades as well as on the child\u2019s attitude to learning.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Children with fathers who have very high parental consistency from the age of 4 to 12, perform better in reading and writing.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Children do better in school when their fathers are involved in their school, regardless of whether their fathers live with them or live apart.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Top tips <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style: square; padding: 0 0 0 40px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Introduce yourself to the teacher at the beginning of each year.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to your child\u2019s teacher. They like to get to really know your child through your eyes as well.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Attend the class parent meeting at the beginning of the year to find out about the teacher\u2019s goals, expectations, rules and limits. (If there is no arranged meeting, arrange to see the teacher yourself).<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Work together with the teachers and the school to support your child academically, emotionally and socially.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">If you are called in about a problem, be open to the situation and partner with the teacher to find solutions that are best for your child.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Remember both you and the school want the best for your child, so you need to work together to find the best strategies and actions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Dr Bruce Robinson is the founder of The Fathering Project &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thefatheringproject.org\/fathering-channel-archive\/?media=&amp;ky=&amp;category=82&amp;sort=latest\">see more from Bruce<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>If you or your children are struggling:<\/strong><br \/>\nKids can call Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800 or Youth Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 or you can contact your child\u2019s GP. If you are struggling, call Lifeline on 131 114, or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.<\/em><\/p>\n<div data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\">Have you enjoyed this video? As we delve into the complexities of fatherhood, our content serves as a reliable guide, offering insightful tips and expert guidance. Discover more <a href=\"https:\/\/thefatheringproject.org\/fathering-channel\/category\/general-parenting\/\" rev=\"en_rl_none\">general parenting advice<\/a> on our blog.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>06.08: As a parent you are the first educator of your child. 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