'pupils do better when parents remain involved' [Independent.ie]
- Published: 22 March 2010
"Parents can approach the school at any time to discuss problems or issues, but as few make those appointments, it's more usual for teachers to hear about marital or other difficulties affecting the child at the parent-teacher meeting.
"In our school 95pc of parents make it to these meetings, while the rest are seen some other time. We don't rest until we've seen them all."
"The parent-teacher meeting is an important time for parents to meet teachers in a one-to-one setting to discuss their child's progress, and for teachers to learn more about their students. They play an important part in the school/parent partnership to deliver a quality education for children.
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