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Collaboration between school and parents.
A good cooperation between school and parents is essential for good education for your child. As a parent, you can work with the school in different ways. Why is this cooperation important? And how can you help?
Cooperating with school
As a parent, you want your child to feel comfortable at school and keep up with lessons. Your child develops and learns at school, and also learns and practices at home.
Sharing experiences can be very helpful for your child’s development. That is why good cooperation between parents and school is important. This way, your child is supported and encouraged both at home and at school. They fit together.
Trust and communication
Open and honest communication between school and you as a parent is a good base for a positive relationship. By talking regularly, the teacher and you as a parent stay informed about signals, concerns, and also successes.
This can be very valuable during parent meetings, but also informal contacts, like a talk when dropping off or picking up.
Tips for a good relationship with school:
- Stay informed about what happens at school, for example by signing up for newsletters or class apps and read the school guide.
- Do not hesitate to ask questions or discuss concerns with the teacher. Do it in an open and constructive way.
- Share the positive developments and successes of your child; this helps the teacher get a full picture of your child’s development.
- Help at school if you can.
Parent involvement
There are many ways as a parent to be involved in your child’s education. Think of helping with activities, school trips, or events, or by joining the parent council or the school participation council.
You also play an important role at home by helping with homework, reading together, or showing interest in school progress.
The school’s role
The school has a very important role in cooperating with parents. An open school culture where parents feel welcome makes it easier to ask questions or join activities.
Teachers can inform parents about the child’s progress, learning goals, and possible support. Every school must have a school guide.
A prize for parent friendliness
In 2024, Ouders & Onderwijs turned ten years old. To celebrate, we searched for the most parent-friendly schools in the Netherlands. This search gave two winners: a primary school and a secondary school. We gave these schools an award. This is a nice example of how schools and parents can cooperate.