Bloem - APRIL 23
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The benefits of a strong<br />
parent-school relationship<br />
FOCUS ON KIDS<br />
As a parent, you know your child<br />
better than anyone else. Your child<br />
also spends a considerable amount<br />
of time at school and in the care of<br />
educators and therapists, so it makes<br />
sense to invest time and energy in this<br />
relationship, right?<br />
Easier said than done for many,<br />
perhaps due to time, physical<br />
distance, accessibility, and resources.<br />
But for others it may be that they have<br />
not necessarily chosen this partner to<br />
enter into a relationship with – namely<br />
the school, the therapy team and/or<br />
the child’s teacher.<br />
“Positive connections between<br />
parents and teachers have been<br />
shown to improve children’s academic<br />
achievement, social competencies,<br />
and emotional well-being. When<br />
parents and teachers work as partners,<br />
children do better in school and at<br />
The deputy principal and<br />
director of Bellavista S.H.A.R.E.,<br />
Karen Archer, explains why a<br />
healthy relationship between<br />
parents and the school is so<br />
important.<br />
home.” – Sheridan, S.<br />
While the relationships your child<br />
forms with peers are important,<br />
the most significant relationship<br />
in a child’s school success and<br />
development is the one you form<br />
with his or her teacher, and the school<br />
itself.<br />
Archer has been fortunate enough<br />
to play the role of both partners in<br />
this parent-school relationship – as<br />
a mother and a professional in the<br />
school environment.<br />
She loves the analogy of dancers<br />
that Janice Fialka (2001) uses when<br />
referring to this partnership: “Each<br />
dancer, professional and parent,<br />
contributes to the understanding of<br />
the child. Our unique contributions<br />
evolve and build on each other as we<br />
offer differing sides and perspectives<br />
about the child.”<br />
When everybody is working together<br />
in the best interests of your child,<br />
your child will feel contained and<br />
empowered, knowing that the most<br />
significant roleplayers in their life have<br />
come together for them, keeping<br />
their interests at the forefront of their<br />
journey.<br />
SOURCE: Pretoria Rekord/ https://<br />
rekord.co.za/446502/the-benefits-of-astrong-parent-school-relationship/<br />
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between the<br />
ages of 0-6 years<br />
to reach their<br />
developmental<br />
milestones<br />
and reach<br />
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