Think about the students you teach. Who is not progressing as well as they should, given what you know about them?

Based upon your records and observations, make a list of these students. For each student, list the areas that are causing you concern. Next, list possible ways to help them.

Now select one student and work through the rest of this activity, focusing on this student’s particular needs.

Think about how the parents/carers might be able to help their child with their schoolwork.

Think about the kind of relationship and dialogue you have with this student’s parents/carers, if any. Is it positive and constructive? If not, why not?