The Student at the Centre plan is about ensuring that students are provided s with the best possible environment for achievement and success. Timely reporting to parents is an important part of this strategy. The Reporting to Parents Ministerial Taskforce recommended a reporting schedule to assist schools with their planning for reporting.
Recommended Reporting Schedule
Schools and their communities will determine implementation of the taskforce recommendations and timelines. The key recommendation is that students should be issued with at least one comprehensive written report supported by two short statements. Parents should also be given the opportunity to attend face-to-face interviews.
Written reports help parents determine how their child is progressing in academic work, social skills, general wellbeing and attitude.
Written reports should also identify any areas of concern and possible areas for improvement.
Reporting Schedule (Recommended by the Reporting to Parents Taskforce)
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Report
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Timing
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Progress statement
A short report provided to inform parents about how their child is settling in to school and to advise them of any early areas of concern.
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Between week five and week eleven of Term 1.
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Full written report
A report providing clear, detailed information about their child’s progress and any matters that need attention.
Issuing this report at mid-year allows time for teachers and parents to assist students with problems they may have with their learning.
This report should be given to parents at either a three-way (teacher-parent-student) or two way (parent-teacher) interview.
In exceptional circumstances, the report may be sent home and a telephone interview arranged.
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Between mid-July and the end of the first week of August.
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Summary report
A report providing parents with brief information about their child’s end-of-year results.
There will be a final opportunity for a face-to-face interview, if required.
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Between four and ten days before the end of the school year.
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