Advice: Meet the parents
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By Sue CowleyEducation writer and consultant and part-time supply teacher

Managing even the most difficult of parents can be child’s play with these top tips

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Although the work of a teacher is mainly in the classroom with the children, parents come as an essential part of the package. Many are supportive, trusting the class teacher as a professional and the school as an organisation. When there are positive partnerships between parents and schools, this boosts the chances of educational success for the children. However, unfortunately, a minority of parents may cause difficulties and fail to support either you or their child. (Please note: in this article the word ‘parent’ means the person who has parental responsibility for the child.)

When there are positive partnerships between parents and schools, this boosts the chances of educational success for the children

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