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Dr Patricia Britto

What do you do if you disagree with how a teacher disciplines your child? Five tips from an educational psychologist

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Whether it's 'time out', detention, no playtime, loss of house points or your kid being shouted at - sometimes hearing how the school chooses to discipline can feel hard, especially when it doesn't align with how you parent. This makes sense and it's okay for you to look for ways to discuss this with the teacher and school.

If you're struggling with getting your kid into school it might be worth having a conversation with their teachers - while it could be down to so many factors, the discipline they face each day might be one of the reasons. And, schools welcome this as they understand that engaging with and maintaining a positive relationship between parents and school is so important and necessary. It's more than just paying for additional support, when a parent plays an active role in their child's education there are significant benefits to overall development.

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