Things you can do - Department of Education
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Things you can do - Department of Education
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Things you can do
Things you can do
As a parent or carer, you play an important role in helping your child attend every day and get the most out of school.
There are a number of things you can do to help your child attend every day.
Be aware
Monitor their attendance. Keep an idea on how many days they miss.
If they feel physically ill, check to see if anything is going on at school or if they feel
anxious
.
Speak with your child's teacher
to find out how they are going and how you can support them.
Attend parent events and information sessions.
Talk and share
Talk about school in a positive way with your child so they want to go.
Talk about the benefits of school and value for them.
Ask your child how they are going at school and about their friends.
Support them to identify solutions to any issues or concerns they may have.
Encourage your child to set personal goals related to school each term, and acknowledge their efforts and achievements.
Find out about what your child would like to do in their future and discuss the
pathways
available to them.
Support routines and organisation
Help your child develop the habit of going to school every day.
Set a morning routine to help your child be organised and get to school on time.
Have other transport options ready in case something unexpected happens. Bus services are available for both
metropolitan
and
regional
students.
Set regular bedtime and evening routines. This helps your child get enough sleep. They will be well rested and ready to learn the next day.
Help your child set up good
homework and study
routines.
Limit the use of electronic devices, so they get off to sleep easily.
Appointments and holidays
Where possible, make appointments for your child outside of school hours or during school holidays.
Take family holidays during school holidays.
After-school activities
Encourage extra-curricular activities so they create friendships and pursue their interests.
Set limits on part-time work so they are not over-stretched or tired.
Seek support
Contact your child's teacher about any concerns and find out how they can support them.
Find out about
services
available to support their attendance and wellbeing.
Visit the Commissioner for Children and Young People's webpage to find
information for parents, carers and families
, including top tips for helping your child to be engaged in school and learning.
You may also be interested in
You may also be interested in
Starting school
It's an exciting and important milestone when your child goes to school for the first time.
Progressing through school
Your child will reach several milestones during their schooling and transition to different stages of school life.
Absent from school
There may be times during your child’s education when they are absent from school.
Support from your school
Your child’s teacher, principal and other school staff can help you support your child’s attendance.
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Things you can do
Things you can do
As a parent or carer, you play an important role in helping your child attend every day and get the most out of school.
There are a number of things you can do to help your child attend every day.
Be aware
Monitor their attendance. Keep an idea on how many days they miss.
If they feel physically ill, check to see if anything is going on at school or if they feel
anxious
.
Speak with your child's teacher
to find out how they are going and how you can support them.
Attend parent events and information sessions.
Talk and share
Talk about school in a positive way with your child so they want to go.
Talk about the benefits of school and value for them.
Ask your child how they are going at school and about their friends.
Support them to identify solutions to any issues or concerns they may have.
Encourage your child to set personal goals related to school each term, and acknowledge their efforts and achievements.
Find out about what your child would like to do in their future and discuss the
pathways
available to them.
Support routines and organisation
Help your child develop the habit of going to school every day.
Set a morning routine to help your child be organised and get to school on time.
Have other transport options ready in case something unexpected happens. Bus services are available for both
metropolitan
and
regional
students.
Set regular bedtime and evening routines. This helps your child get enough sleep. They will be well rested and ready to learn the next day.
Help your child set up good
homework and study
routines.
Limit the use of electronic devices, so they get off to sleep easily.
Appointments and holidays
Where possible, make appointments for your child outside of school hours or during school holidays.
Take family holidays during school holidays.
After-school activities
Encourage extra-curricular activities so they create friendships and pursue their interests.
Set limits on part-time work so they are not over-stretched or tired.
Seek support
Contact your child's teacher about any concerns and find out how they can support them.
Find out about
services
available to support their attendance and wellbeing.
Visit the Commissioner for Children and Young People's webpage to find
information for parents, carers and families
, including top tips for helping your child to be engaged in school and learning.
You may also be interested in
You may also be interested in
Starting school
It's an exciting and important milestone when your child goes to school for the first time.
Progressing through school
Your child will reach several milestones during their schooling and transition to different stages of school life.
Absent from school
There may be times during your child’s education when they are absent from school.
Support from your school
Your child’s teacher, principal and other school staff can help you support your child’s attendance.