Barriers To Working With Parents. Flashcards
Time constraints.
The practitoner may rarely se the parent meaning they are unable to update them on their child’s progress.
Limited time when practitoner and parent are free.
How we can overcome the barrier of time constraints.
Set up dedicated meetings.
Communicate via other platforms eg. Tapestry.
Work commitments.
The parents work commitments and hours makes it hard to work together and discuss the child.
How can we overcome the barrier of work constraints?
Give paper copies of how the child has been in the day as they may not be able to stay to talk. Make sure they can attend parents evening.
Limited resources.
Parents lack in resources such as finance this means travel may be hard along with communication online.
How can we overcome the barrier of limited resources.
Show parents certain charities that can help with finance to improve resources.
Mistrust from families.
Some families may not trust the practitoners meaning they may not take the advice of them. Meaning development is delayed.
How to overcome the barrier of mistrust of families.
Reassure the family and let them know that they child is your main priority.
English as an additional language.
If a parent first language is not English they may nit understand the practitioner making it hard to communicate as they may become frustrated.
How to overcome the barrier of a parent with English as an additional language.
Use google translate.
Use basic English.
Parent with special educational needs or disabilities.
The parent may not have a way to get to the setting and could be embarrassed due to their disability. They may also get confused or frustrated.
How to overcome the barrier of a SEND parent.
Organise travel for the parent.
Make them feel welcome and explain in clear ways.
Family members own negative educational experience.
Some parents may send their children to the setting and may have had bad experiences meaning they are reluctant to move forward.
How to overcome the barrier of family members own negative experiences with education.
Explain the educational systems have changed
Reassure the parent and explain how you’re doing the best for the child.
