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Kris Stutchbury Post 1

• 15 April 2021, 10:35 PM

Activity 4.2 Working with families

Post an example of how a school you are familiar with works with families

Avalon Ali Post 2 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 6:10 PM
A familiar institution uses the local school board to do charity work and...
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Joy Stoute - Sooklal Post 6 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 18 April 2021, 6:06 PM
Thank you for sharing
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Feroza Khan-Bassarath Post 138 (summarised) in reply to 6

• 6 May 2021, 6:43 PM
I am an ECCE teacher assistant working in a denominational school and we will...
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Sinelle Peters-Cruickshank Post 175 (summarised) in reply to 138

• 9 May 2021, 5:04 PM
Being part of an E.C.C.E program I had the opportunity to observe how...
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Lesha Sylvester Post 196 (summarised) in reply to 175

• 12 May 2021, 3:26 AM
These are all great initiatives.
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 207 (summarised) in reply to 196

• 15 May 2021, 12:54 PM
Thank you for Sharing.
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Velma Russell Post 211 (summarised) in reply to 175

• 18 May 2021, 6:50 AM
These are excellent ways to reach out your parents Senelle
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Abby Thomas-Lalla Post 215 (summarised) in reply to 175

• 20 May 2021, 5:47 PM
In our school we also engage in the same activities listed above and we also...
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Karline Vialva-Rivers Post 231 (summarised) in reply to 175

• 26 June 2021, 11:14 PM
All are excellent ideas for working with families.
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Annessa Felmine Post 203 (summarised) in reply to 138

• 14 May 2021, 11:16 PM
This is something we also do at our school. It helps parents out a lot....
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Laura Ballack Post 13 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 22 April 2021, 6:11 PM
This is an excellent intervention. Not only does it provide support for...
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Hardia Mohammed Post 91 (summarised) in reply to 13

• 3 May 2021, 5:38 PM
Great point. Parents and community members do play an important role in...
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Rhona Rampersad-Mahadeo Post 119 (summarised) in reply to 91

• 5 May 2021, 2:57 PM
I agree that parents, community, teachers and stakeholders plays an important...
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Savitri Emmanuel Post 23 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 25 April 2021, 3:53 AM
This is great Avalon, thanks for sharing.
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Karen Gladstone Post 122 (summarised) in reply to 23

• 5 May 2021, 5:25 PM
In my school the guidance officer and social worker collaborate to ensure...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 199 (summarised) in reply to 23

• 12 May 2021, 9:10 AM
Very encouraging Savitri to see you with us encouraging others even after...
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Joan Moses Post 54 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 29 April 2021, 9:58 AM
In my daughter's school , the parents make up the school board and therefore...
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Cathyann Martin Post 61 (summarised) in reply to 54

• 30 April 2021, 5:36 PM
This is amazing news, thanks for sharing
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Ann Beddoe Post 80 (summarised) in reply to 54

• 2 May 2021, 3:05 AM

4.2 Working with families

 This is a great idea. Having a sharing before or...
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Michelle Ramlal Post 68 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 1 May 2021, 3:19 AM
HI, The teachers at a my school are the ones raising money to do charity work...
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Samuel Chan Post 153 (summarised) in reply to 68

• 7 May 2021, 4:41 AM
Right, social events provide opportunities for communication and interaction...
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Sarah Ramjattan

Sarah Ramjattan Post 76 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 1 May 2021, 3:39 PM
Emotional support is very vital and a sensitive one, I am glad to hear that...
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Raphael Cal Post 3 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 11:22 PM
As a former administrator, the staff and myself mandate ourselves to ensure...
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David Ngatia Post 45 (summarised) in reply to 3

• 28 April 2021, 7:58 AM
This is a good practice Raphael which brings on board the parents and...
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Cathyann Martin Post 62 (summarised) in reply to 3

• 30 April 2021, 5:37 PM
This is sounds amazing, great job I hope that you all keep up the fantastic...
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SHIRVANA Rambocas Post 82 (summarised) in reply to 3

• 2 May 2021, 5:34 PM
This is a very helpful idea and I applaud your efforts. Great Job
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John Mtenje Post 103 (summarised) in reply to 3

• 4 May 2021, 6:20 PM
I think this a great idea as it builds trust and confidence in the two...
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Melissa Diaz Post 115 (summarised) in reply to 3

• 5 May 2021, 1:55 PM
Wow Raphael, this is amazing! I feel very challenged by this example. Thanks...
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Nicola jones Post 121 (summarised) in reply to 3

• 5 May 2021, 4:49 PM
I also know of a school that does something similiar Raphael, they called it...
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Simone Campbell-Williams Post 136 (summarised) in reply to 3

• 6 May 2021, 11:47 AM • Edited by the author on 6 May 2021, 11:50 AM
So true Raphael, this is one such practice that I had developed over the...
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Akeesha Duke Post 165 (summarised) in reply to 3

• 8 May 2021, 12:41 PM
Great idea and intervention Raphael home visits to bring all parents on board...
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Sinelle Peters-Cruickshank Post 176 (summarised) in reply to 3

• 9 May 2021, 5:09 PM
Great initiatives! Parents feel a sense of secure when they understand that...
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Paul Onsare Post 4 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 18 April 2021, 11:19 AM

Working with families

 A School am familiar with: The headteacher ensured that...
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David Ngatia Post 5 (summarised) in reply to 4

• 18 April 2021, 3:21 PM • Edited by the author on 18 April 2021, 3:22 PM
Very good interventions. Thank you Avalon, Raphael and Paul for sharing.
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Jean NIYONSENGA Post 11 (summarised) in reply to 4

• 21 April 2021, 6:13 PM
Thanks a lot dear Paul for sharing such an experience.
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Jamila Lewis Post 39 (summarised) in reply to 4

• 27 April 2021, 1:19 AM
I do agree that theses meetings and projects can contribute to families...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 71 (summarised) in reply to 39

• 1 May 2021, 12:01 PM
Yes it is good when families get involved in their child's education. How do...
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Cathyann Martin Post 63 (summarised) in reply to 4

• 30 April 2021, 5:39 PM
Thanks for sharing, this is great news.
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Velma Russell Post 94 (summarised) in reply to 4

• 3 May 2021, 8:59 PM
Paul this is an excellent idea. At my school our PTA body raises funds for...
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Tanisha Francis-Garcia Post 7 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 19 April 2021, 5:37 PM
Some of the ways this particular school works with families are: 1. Creating...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 24 (summarised) in reply to 7

• 25 April 2021, 12:30 PM
A chart forum is a good idea especially in the current time of COVID- 19...
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Sarah Ramjattan

Sarah Ramjattan Post 78 (summarised) in reply to 24

• 1 May 2021, 3:48 PM
I agree, this is more convenient for parents as well since alot of their time...
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Jamila Lewis Post 40 (summarised) in reply to 7

• 27 April 2021, 1:21 AM
The social media forums and centers is an effective way to provide families...
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Stacy Pattiea Paul Post 53 (summarised) in reply to 7

• 29 April 2021, 9:49 AM

RESONSE 4.2

 Pleasant good morning Tanisha, I totally agree with you in the...
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Rewatie Nowbut-Jaggarnath Post 56 (summarised) in reply to 7

• 29 April 2021, 7:33 PM
In support of all your suggestions of ways this schools work with families...
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Cathyann Martin Post 64 (summarised) in reply to 7

• 30 April 2021, 5:41 PM
Thanks for sharing,
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Joy Demming Post 126 (summarised) in reply to 7

• 6 May 2021, 12:30 AM

4.2

 I think after school care,special classes, families meeting families to...
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Kimberlee Barton Post 137 (summarised) in reply to 7

• 6 May 2021, 6:18 PM
I totally agree with Tanisha's points. We are in the 21st Century and...
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Stephanie Thomas Post 8 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 20 April 2021, 1:07 AM
This familiar school work with families by becoming familiar with community...
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Gail Badree Post 9 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 20 April 2021, 5:11 PM
The parents when registering their child have to complete a registration form...
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David Ngatia Post 46 (summarised) in reply to 9

• 28 April 2021, 8:02 AM
Yeas Gail. When parents and guardians provide such information during...
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Homad Sudama Post 10 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 21 April 2021, 4:04 PM
By having Parent Teachers Association in school.
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Rachel-Ann Charles Post 110 (summarised) in reply to 10

• 4 May 2021, 10:24 PM
I agree with having a functional PTA at the school. It is important that...
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Hazel Dodds Post 12 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 21 April 2021, 8:23 PM
Since we are in this pandemic, schools can work with parents or families...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 25 (summarised) in reply to 12

• 25 April 2021, 12:36 PM
Yes Hazel. Integrating ICT in school communication with the families is a...
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Ann Beddoe Post 81 (summarised) in reply to 12

• 2 May 2021, 3:09 AM
Great ideas Hazel
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Doris2020

Doris Njoka Post 14 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 23 April 2021, 1:37 PM
A primary school in my village works with parents and guardians to provide...
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Glory Amarali Post 28 (summarised) in reply to 14

• 25 April 2021, 3:47 PM

Working with families

 Thanks for sharing Doris. Breakfast is very important....
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Velma Russell Post 95 (summarised) in reply to 14

• 3 May 2021, 9:11 PM
Yes Doris, the children's nutrition is vital for learning to take place. so...
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Yuva Roopchansingh Post 15 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 23 April 2021, 7:54 PM
There are various ways that schools work to be familiar with families 1....
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Rose Nyambura Post 19 (summarised) in reply to 15

• 24 April 2021, 10:41 AM
Good points Yuva. Point 4 is good use of social media and WhatsApp class...
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Pauline Vaughan Post 16 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 24 April 2021, 1:56 AM
One way a school I'm familiar with works with families is through home visits...
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Rose Nyambura Post 18 (summarised) in reply to 16

• 24 April 2021, 10:36 AM
Pauline, this is a good opportunity to collect information about student's...
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Rose Nyambura Post 17 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 24 April 2021, 10:32 AM
A Pre-school I visited made a good impression. Class teacher organises for...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 26 (summarised) in reply to 17

• 25 April 2021, 12:39 PM
That was a wonderful experience Rose. The teacher must have been motivated by...
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David Ngatia Post 47 (summarised) in reply to 17

• 28 April 2021, 8:08 AM
What an impressive experience of an open school with family and community...
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Sumintra Ramoutar-Seunath Post 20 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 24 April 2021, 3:08 PM

Activity 4.2

 The school that I work with create regular career days, so...
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Shelly Francis Post 105 (summarised) in reply to 20

• 4 May 2021, 7:03 PM

4.2

 In order for inclusive education to be effective in a school, parents and...
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Lily Ramsarran Post 21 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 25 April 2021, 2:37 AM
Parents are involved in social events at the school, such as cultural days,...
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Lisa Mohammed Post 32 (summarised) in reply to 21

• 25 April 2021, 11:50 PM
Yes Lily you are on point, when you involve them they feel respected and...
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Savitri Emmanuel Post 22 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 25 April 2021, 3:52 AM
At a school with which I am familiar, the Principal encourages weekly visits...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 27 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 25 April 2021, 12:46 PM
In one of the school I taught there was a policy where when one of the...
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Deochand Bridgemohan Post 29 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 25 April 2021, 6:25 PM
A school I'm familiar with works with families by communicating with them via...
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June Grant Post 30 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 25 April 2021, 6:33 PM
Parent conferencing is one of the ways I have seen a school that I am...
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Lily Ramsarran Post 36 (summarised) in reply to 30

• 26 April 2021, 6:52 PM
Parent conferencing is a valuable tool in building relationships. Parents...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 55 (summarised) in reply to 30

• 29 April 2021, 3:08 PM
Quite comprehensive contribution June. The more parents are involved the more...
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Ian Mangaroo Post 31 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 25 April 2021, 6:38 PM
At a school I am familiar with both principal and teachers play an active...
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Mala Maharaj Post 108 (summarised) in reply to 31

• 4 May 2021, 7:33 PM • Edited by the author on 4 May 2021, 7:34 PM
Teachers and parents play an active role in their child's learning and...
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Cheyenne Garcia-Singh Post 33 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 26 April 2021, 2:39 PM
Our school does a lot of charity work and provides support to families in...
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Kimberly Ollivierre-Contero Post 34 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 26 April 2021, 3:15 PM • Edited by the author on 26 April 2021, 3:18 PM
A school that I am familiar with works with families through involving them...
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Vaughn Brizan Post 35 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 26 April 2021, 4:40 PM
Another way which can be helpful is we ask parents to form committess within...
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June Grant Post 79 (summarised) in reply to 35

• 1 May 2021, 8:36 PM
Great response Vaughn Your response speaks to Principle 7 of the National...
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David Ngatia Post 84 (summarised) in reply to 79

• 2 May 2021, 8:22 PM
Thanks June for the illustration. It has explained it nicely.
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Sinelle Peters-Cruickshank Post 177 (summarised) in reply to 79

• 9 May 2021, 5:16 PM
Thanks for the visual. As it is rightfully shown the child is at the center...
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VIDEYA JAGNANAN Post 37 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 26 April 2021, 10:59 PM
Some ways in which a familiar school i know works with families are: 1....
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Sally Brizan Post 38 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 27 April 2021, 12:31 AM
A school I am familiar with has a system where each class has two parent...
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June Grant Post 41 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 27 April 2021, 4:57 AM
A school that I am familiar with has been using parent conferencing, resource...
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Tinuke Ola Peters Post 42 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 27 April 2021, 4:12 PM
Parents are invited to participate in school events, do assemblies on...
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Hugo Uh Post 43 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 28 April 2021, 1:16 AM
It is very important to establish a good working environment with all...
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Shinelle Acevero Post 44 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 28 April 2021, 2:03 AM
A school I am familiar with works with their families by having regular...
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David Ngatia Post 48 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 28 April 2021, 8:30 AM
A school I worked in organized regular academic meetings where all subject...
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Velma Russell Post 96 (summarised) in reply to 48

• 3 May 2021, 9:23 PM
David, I think this was very commendable. It is very good when parents can...
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Oluwafunmilayo Olalusi Post 49 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 28 April 2021, 4:25 PM
Other ways in which schools can work with families are through: · Educational...
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David Ngatia Post 51 (summarised) in reply to 49

• 29 April 2021, 8:21 AM
Well said Olalusi. Thank you.
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Cindy Persad Post 50 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 29 April 2021, 2:17 AM
Several ways a school I am familiar with works with families are : 1. Parents...
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David Ngatia Post 52 (summarised) in reply to 50

• 29 April 2021, 8:28 AM
Good points Cindy. The use of social media platforms in bringing families to...
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Rose Nyambura Post 65 (summarised) in reply to 50

• 30 April 2021, 7:57 PM
Cindy, what you call parents conference, here in Kenya we call them academic...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 72 (summarised) in reply to 50

• 1 May 2021, 12:04 PM
Good. Enlightening Cindy. Thank you
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Videya Jagnanan Post 57 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 29 April 2021, 9:35 PM
Some ways in which a familiar school works with families are: 1. Through...
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BERNADINE Paponette-Dandrade Post 58 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 30 April 2021, 2:40 AM
Due to the COVID 19 pandemic school are no longer facilitated in a school...
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David Ngatia Post 73 (summarised) in reply to 58

• 1 May 2021, 3:34 PM
Good strategies for involving families during this COVID 19 times. Thank you...
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Akeesha Duke Post 164 (summarised) in reply to 58

• 8 May 2021, 12:31 PM
Agreed! Due to the pandemic school is no longer facilitated in a physical...
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Vanessa Harold Post 59 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 30 April 2021, 2:49 AM • Edited by the author on 30 April 2021, 2:57 AM
These are just some examples of how a school I am familiar with work along...
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David Ngatia Post 75 (summarised) in reply to 59

• 1 May 2021, 3:38 PM
These are great forums for collaboration with families. Families in your...
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Shelley Pariag-Phillip Post 60 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 30 April 2021, 4:37 PM
On the application form for ECCE Centres, parents are asked to state ways in...
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Patricia Mendoza- Dolly Post 66 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 30 April 2021, 10:07 PM
4.2 Working with families. Some ways that schools can work with families are,...
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Michelle Ramlal Post 67 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 1 May 2021, 3:16 AM
HI, I can say that the school I am familiar with has a similar operation as...
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Rose Nyambura Post 83 (summarised) in reply to 67

• 2 May 2021, 5:40 PM
Michelle, I like that part of PTA meetings being timed based on the...
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Counsil Ramroop Post 69 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 1 May 2021, 3:24 AM
At the school, parents are welcome to talk about any issues it is an open...
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Sawh Mowlah Post 70 (summarised) in reply to 69

• 1 May 2021, 5:53 AM

Schools working with families

 Schools can benefit from working with parents...
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Sarah Ramjattan

Sarah Ramjattan Post 74 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 1 May 2021, 3:38 PM
The community in which the school that I am currently working at can be...
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David Ngatia Post 77 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 1 May 2021, 3:41 PM
Thank you Patricia, Michelle, Counsil and Sawh for your great contributions.
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Stacey-Ann Daniel-Cordice Post 85 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 2 May 2021, 10:22 PM

Activity 4.2 Working with families

 The school I was at previously identified...
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Phuloo Marad-Seegulam Post 86 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 3 May 2021, 12:23 AM
At my school I work in collaboration with the school board to reach out to...
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Radha Beejadhar Post 87 (summarised) in reply to 86

• 3 May 2021, 12:50 AM
Phuloo, I must commend you for your contribution to the families and I'm sure...
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Anisa Ram Post 88 (summarised) in reply to 86

• 3 May 2021, 2:45 AM
At our school we do the same.
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Oluwaseyi Agunbiade Post 89 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 3 May 2021, 12:08 PM
The School Based Management Committees (SBMCs) and School Governing Boards...
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Sharlene Deoki Post 90 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 3 May 2021, 2:25 PM
A school I am familiar with works with families in the following ways: First...
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Rose Nyambura Post 92 (summarised) in reply to 90

• 3 May 2021, 6:17 PM
Sharlene, the part of contacting the parent is very good. The students will...
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Maryssa Beckford-Thompson Post 93 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 3 May 2021, 8:36 PM
I went to a school that did their best to ensure that all students had...
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Xiomara Bautista Post 97 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 4 May 2021, 3:57 AM
A school I know would have parent and teacher meetings over Google Meet and...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 98 (summarised) in reply to 97

• 4 May 2021, 8:57 AM
The school is quite digital Xiomara. Constant feedback from the parents is good.
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Simone Campbell-Williams Post 99 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 4 May 2021, 12:02 PM • Edited by the author on 4 May 2021, 12:10 PM
It is very imosiible to work with students without families or community...
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Connie Palmer Post 100 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 4 May 2021, 12:21 PM

4.2 Working with families

 I am familiar with a school that works closely with...
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David Ngatia Post 101 (summarised) in reply to 100

• 4 May 2021, 3:59 PM
Quite a novel approach Connie. Inviting potential families to the school open...
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Kamaldaye Ramkissoon-Daniel Post 102 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 4 May 2021, 5:08 PM
Hi Everyone, Our school has been partnering with the school community,...
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John Mtenje Post 104 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 4 May 2021, 6:23 PM
In some schools the curriculum has subjects and topics that might call for...
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Rose Nyambura Post 106 (summarised) in reply to 104

• 4 May 2021, 7:05 PM
This is good John, bringing artisans to school but does the ministry of...
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Stephanie Mohan Post 107 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 4 May 2021, 7:11 PM
There are a number of needy families in the community and as such parents are...
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Jennifer Richardson Post 109 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 4 May 2021, 9:12 PM
Staff member, families and community member can come together and hold...
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Alana Caesar Post 111 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 5 May 2021, 1:30 AM

Activity 4.2- Working with families

 A school I am familiar with works with...
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Sarah Ali Post 112 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 5 May 2021, 2:19 AM
As an educator, I am responsible for developing the necessary capabilities in...
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Roberto Torres Post 113 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 5 May 2021, 3:49 AM
In these times...our school opens the communication by opening our Learning...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 118 (summarised) in reply to 113

• 5 May 2021, 2:21 PM
Opening the LMS to the parents sounds unique Torres. Many would imagine that...
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Michelle Maharaj Post 114 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 5 May 2021, 4:19 AM • Edited by the author on 5 May 2021, 4:22 AM
Working with families in schools helps to extend teaching outside the...
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Rose Nyambura Post 116 (summarised) in reply to 114

• 5 May 2021, 2:02 PM
Organising activities that bring parents to school is a plus for your school...
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Melissa Diaz Post 117 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 5 May 2021, 2:03 PM
The school that I worked at had social gatherings with parents. These events...
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Makeda Hudlin Post 120 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 5 May 2021, 3:44 PM

4.2 Working with families

 Another way in which schools can work with parents...
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Joanne Baksh Post 162 (summarised) in reply to 120

• 8 May 2021, 12:09 PM

4.2 Working with families

 Makeda this is a good idea, but I always believe...
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Ornella Audhan-Mathura Post 123 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 5 May 2021, 6:32 PM
I believe families care about the value of education for their children; some...
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Cecilia Castaneda Post 124 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 5 May 2021, 7:59 PM
In our school we work with a Parents, Teachers Association ( P.T.A.). Every...
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Joanne Baksh Post 163 (summarised) in reply to 124

• 8 May 2021, 12:15 PM

Activity 4.2

 Cecilia we do the same at our school, however when the staff...
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Melissa Guevarra Post 125 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 5 May 2021, 10:48 PM
A parent/teacher communication book can be placed in the child’s bag and used...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 135 (summarised) in reply to 125

• 6 May 2021, 7:10 AM
Melissa this a cost effective mode of communication and very effective. This...
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Rachel Timothy-Springer Post 127 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 6 May 2021, 2:44 AM
One of my schools have implemented a parenting support group that are led out...
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Ruth Banfield-Joefield Post 129 (summarised) in reply to 127

• 6 May 2021, 3:32 AM
Thanks for sharing Rachel. Feeling a sense of belonging is key to winning...
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Rose Nyambura Post 139 (summarised) in reply to 129

• 6 May 2021, 6:48 PM
Good observation Ruth. One or two parents however may come to school and...
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Karystin Cardenas Post 142 (summarised) in reply to 127

• 6 May 2021, 7:32 PM
Hi Rachel, Ouu I love this! Especially how it's led by parents themselves....
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Katherine Persad Post 128 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 6 May 2021, 3:27 AM
A school I am familiar with has parent's days where they meet with parents...
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David Ngatia Post 133 (summarised) in reply to 128

• 6 May 2021, 7:03 AM
Thank you Katherine. This is a good approach indeed.
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Nadine Seales Post 130 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 6 May 2021, 3:55 AM
a familiar school sends videos of children successfully participating in an...
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David Ngatia Post 132 (summarised) in reply to 130

• 6 May 2021, 7:02 AM
Quite an inclusive approach Nadine even for parents. Thanks.
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Moralda Liverpool-Charles Post 131 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 6 May 2021, 3:55 AM

Activity 4.2 Working with families

 In this time of Covid-19, A school that I...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 134 (summarised) in reply to 131

• 6 May 2021, 7:07 AM
This is very digital Moralda. But with the pandemic do we have a choice? I...
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Karystin Cardenas Post 141 (summarised) in reply to 131

• 6 May 2021, 7:29 PM
Hi Moralda, Oh yes for sure! These apps have provided that gateway for...
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Sharon Seeraj Post 146 (summarised) in reply to 131

• 6 May 2021, 9:27 PM
I quite agree, with the changing times communication styles also have to change.
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Karystin Cardenas Post 140 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 6 May 2021, 7:26 PM
Hi everyone, One example I remember was the "Painting Our School Day". We...
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Shaffina Ahamad-Hamid Post 143 (summarised) in reply to 140

• 6 May 2021, 7:44 PM
All that you have all said are so very important to helping and building...
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Sharon Seeraj Post 145 (summarised) in reply to 140

• 6 May 2021, 9:25 PM
This is a very good initiative, to bring everyone together.
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Sharon Seeraj Post 144 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 6 May 2021, 9:24 PM
Many of the schools I have been privy to are denominational schools, this...
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Nadine Seales Post 147 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 7 May 2021, 12:27 AM
A familiar school works with families, enabling them to make decisions about...
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Doyla Forman Post 148 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 7 May 2021, 12:32 AM

4.2 Working with Families

 At our school we offer counselling for parents as...
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Rose Nyambura Post 158 (summarised) in reply to 148

• 7 May 2021, 5:35 PM
Counselling parents especially during this pandemic is ver noble
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ALIYAH Mohammed Post 149 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 7 May 2021, 2:42 AM

Activity 4.2 Working with families

 1. What took you so long to do this? To...
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Gail Badree Post 150 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 7 May 2021, 3:30 AM
The school I am familiar with has a form where staff has an idea of the child...
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Samuel Chan Post 152 (summarised) in reply to 150

• 7 May 2021, 4:38 AM
Very good point about knowing something about the background of the child and...
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Sharon Serieaux Halls Post 156 (summarised) in reply to 152

• 7 May 2021, 10:12 AM
I have seen backgrounds checks done for the school to have a better...
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Samuel Chan Post 151 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 7 May 2021, 4:35 AM

Activity 4.2 Working with families

 In our context, due to the pandemic,...
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Anna-Marie Goring Post 154 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 7 May 2021, 4:51 AM

Activity 4.2

 An example of how a school I know works with families is when...
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David Ngatia Post 155 (summarised) in reply to 154

• 7 May 2021, 7:17 AM
Anna, this is a very good way of bringing the families onboard.
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Valarie Henry Post 157 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 7 May 2021, 3:58 PM
They have parent education workshops which educate parents on child raring...
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Rosetta Ramjattan Post 159 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 8 May 2021, 12:33 AM

Activity 4.2

 At our school we use calendar events to gather with parents and...
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Rose Nyambura Post 167 (summarised) in reply to 159

• 8 May 2021, 8:39 PM
Waoh, very thougtful of your school
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Alicia Anastacio Post 160 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 8 May 2021, 2:55 AM
Working in an early childhood environment it is essential to have a...
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Joanne Baksh Post 161 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 8 May 2021, 12:00 PM

Activity 4.2 Working with families

 There is always need for funds for...
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Kim Noel Post 166 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 8 May 2021, 8:00 PM

Activity 4.2

 An example of the way that the school which I attached to works...
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Rose Nyambura Post 168 (summarised) in reply to 166

• 8 May 2021, 8:44 PM
Use of a school social worker to connect needy families with organisations is...
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Sammy Mutisya Post 169 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 8 May 2021, 9:20 PM
The school has academic days when parents come to school and meet the teacher...
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Veera Jokhan Post 170 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 8 May 2021, 10:33 PM
The administration of our school believes that the holistic development of...
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Shalini Parsan-Ali Post 171 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 8 May 2021, 10:52 PM

4.2 Working with families

 Building strong parent - teacher relationships...
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Nisher Christopher Post 172 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 8 May 2021, 11:32 PM
An example of a school that I am familiar with that works with families is by...
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Rose Nyambura Post 178 (summarised) in reply to 172

• 9 May 2021, 9:11 PM
Avery good initiative Nisher
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Nisher Christopher Post 180 (summarised) in reply to 178

• 10 May 2021, 2:00 AM
Thank you Rose
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Yusuf Musa Post 173 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 9 May 2021, 6:48 AM
Working with families is among the bedrock of any School....
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STEPHANIE Juttlah Post 174 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 9 May 2021, 3:36 PM
There is a welfare committee set up to meet the needs of families. The...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 181 (summarised) in reply to 174

• 10 May 2021, 7:27 AM
This is great Stephanie. The school supporting the needy in the school is a...
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Shalini Parsan-Ali Post 179 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 10 May 2021, 12:28 AM

Working with families

 One way that I believe educators can meet families are...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 182 (summarised) in reply to 179

• 10 May 2021, 7:30 AM
Good suggestion Shalini. Home visits can break any barriers that would exist...
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Maria Ramkissoon Post 183 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 10 May 2021, 8:16 AM
At one of the schools I worked in had an annual cooking competition, 'Dads...
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Rose Nyambura Post 185 (summarised) in reply to 183

• 10 May 2021, 6:45 PM
Waoh, this must have been exciting for the children. The fathers i bet did...
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Maria Ramkissoon Post 188 (summarised) in reply to 185

• 11 May 2021, 1:32 AM
Yes Rose, the fathers themselves displayed child-like excitement, during...
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Yanique Williams Post 184 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 10 May 2021, 1:59 PM
At an institution that I am familiar with the principal and her team work...
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Rose Nyambura Post 186 (summarised) in reply to 184

• 10 May 2021, 6:49 PM
Great initiative Yanique
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Jenna-Louise Barkley Post 187 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 10 May 2021, 10:38 PM
At an ECCE Centre with which I am familiar, one of the ways the school works...
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Patricia Prescott Post 189 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 11 May 2021, 3:23 AM
Through collection of data on each family we are able to assist some with...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 191 (summarised) in reply to 189

• 11 May 2021, 7:49 AM
Patricia, I am very impressed by how your school works with families....
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Bevon Lord Post 190 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 11 May 2021, 5:56 AM
A school I'm familiar with has a very active Parent Teacher Association (PTA)...
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Rose Nyambura Post 192 (summarised) in reply to 190

• 11 May 2021, 6:46 PM
Absolutely important to have parents joining hands with parents.
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Denise Kanhai-Gupta Post 193 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 12 May 2021, 1:50 AM
Many times parents are called to schools to hear about their child's lack of...
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Shelley-Ann Yip Post 194 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 12 May 2021, 2:03 AM
The school would encourage parent involvement in the school's extra...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 198 (summarised) in reply to 194

• 12 May 2021, 7:25 AM • Edited by the author on 12 May 2021, 7:26 AM
This is interesting Shelley and I haven't seen it in our country where...
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Lesha Sylvester Post 195 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 12 May 2021, 3:24 AM
Schools I am familiar with would engage families by having them participate...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 197 (summarised) in reply to 195

• 12 May 2021, 7:20 AM
Good ways of involving parents.
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Candice Nixon-Beckles Post 200 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 13 May 2021, 11:05 AM
The school organises training sessions to assist parents with better catering...
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Sefinat Omuya Post 201 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 13 May 2021, 3:37 PM
A school I am familiar use Parent Teachers Association to discuss major...
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Tracey Little Post 202 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 14 May 2021, 9:37 PM
For this activity, I will draw on my experience of when I was an early...
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ANNESSA FELMINE Post 204 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 15 May 2021, 1:34 AM
A school i am familiar with works with families by encouraging an open door...
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Jahmaylher Joseph-Graham Post 205 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 15 May 2021, 1:43 AM

Activity 4.2

 One school I am familiar with works with parents through their...
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Rose Nyambura Post 210 (summarised) in reply to 205

• 17 May 2021, 7:46 PM
This POP is good Graham as it brings the parents close and can make them...
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Neyasha Khan Post 206 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 15 May 2021, 3:40 AM
As an ECCE teacher, whenever it is noticed that a child may have any sort of...
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Kathy-Ann Randolph Post 208 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 16 May 2021, 2:14 AM
As an ECCE teacher, A centre that I previously worked in regarded parental...
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David Ngatia Post 209 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 17 May 2021, 8:46 AM
Thank you Joseph, Khan and Kathy for your contributions. I'm personally...
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Merlene Mayers Post 212 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 19 May 2021, 12:19 AM

Activity 4.2 Working with families

 As the E.C.C.E school we used the school...
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David Ngatia Post 213 (summarised) in reply to 212

• 19 May 2021, 5:33 PM • Edited by the author on 19 May 2021, 5:37 PM
Wow! These are very good strategies Merlene for working with families.
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 216 (summarised) in reply to 213

• 22 May 2021, 11:46 AM
I agree with you David that this are wow strategies.
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Benedicta Tabot Post 229 (summarised) in reply to 212

• 26 June 2021, 5:57 PM
Use of social activities is quite a unique experience that should be emulated...
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Reanna Rampersad-Kangoo Post 214 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 20 May 2021, 3:56 AM

Activity 4.2

 School and family collaboration and partnership is very...
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Dannielle Samuel-Seeraj Post 217 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 23 May 2021, 10:14 PM
A school I am familiar with involves parents by creating an online database...
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Chacieva Mulrain Post 218 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 24 May 2021, 9:56 PM
To encourage family involvement at the school I work at, we conduct parent...
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Laurette Osaso Post 219 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 25 May 2021, 3:23 PM
1. Parent teacher meetings. 2. Open days. 3. Sports days. 4. Cultural days.
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Venita Ramcharan Post 220 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 31 May 2021, 8:28 PM
The schools holds regular parent teacher conferences, PTA meetings, cultural...
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Sherene Shaffie Post 221 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 31 May 2021, 11:10 PM

Activity 4.2

 How can schools work with families? Schools can work with...
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Cherryann Noel Post 222 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 1 June 2021, 1:46 AM
Activity 4.2 Working with families At the school I work family involvement...
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Anesha Bahadur Post 223 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 12 June 2021, 4:50 AM

Activity 4.2 - Working with Families

 Parents and the wider community plays a...
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Mellisa David - Ramcharan Post 224 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 18 June 2021, 4:49 AM
A school that I am familiar with works with families in a magnificent way,...
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Benedicta Tabot Post 228 (summarised) in reply to 224

• 26 June 2021, 5:49 PM
This is true David. Many schools have embraced social media and it works very...
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Matelita Taufa Post 225 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 22 June 2021, 3:42 AM
At most schools they usually have meetings with parents at the beginning of...
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Asha Banwarie Post 226 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 22 June 2021, 4:46 AM
In working with families as the course stated you need to develop parent's...
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Benedicta Tabot Post 227 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 26 June 2021, 5:45 PM
A primary school am familiar with uses what they call "academic day" during...
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Karline Vialva-Rivers Post 230 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 26 June 2021, 11:09 PM
The school I currently work with has an Open Door Policy, which gives parents...
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