[AD] As summer approaches, parents prepare for their children to complete the school year and begin a long 6-week holiday. However, some parents also get ready for their child moving schools and beginning a new journey of their own. If you are currently in this position, it is highly recommended that you arrange to visit the school before your child attends. This is because it allows you the chance to understand the school better, meet teachers and get a better feel for the space your child will be learning in. Read on for more reasons on why parents should attend school open days, as advised by this secondary school in Devon.
Reasons to attend school open days
Gives you a better feel of the school
It is all good and well to do research before choosing a school for your child to attend. However, there is only so much you can take away from websites and reports as they don’t discuss culture, ethos or their dedication to students. The truth is, you will only ever get a good feel for the space once you pay a visit. Open days are very common in schools and are designed to give parents and students the best insight possible. You will be presented with the opportunity to have a tour around the school and ask both teachers and the head, questions you may have not previously found answers to. This is a great way to remove confusion and instil trust in the school.
Allows your child to be a part of the process
As a child, it can be quite daunting when you are expected to start education in a new space with no real insight. Open days are on offer to both parent and child. This is because they value the feelings and opinions of both, and understand that the child will want to have a say in the new establishment they will be spending their time in. The open day allows them to familiarise themselves with the space and talk to a few potential teachers. This can help to remove nerves and even make them feel excited for the new journey ahead.
I honestly loved school open days when I was younger and looking for a secondary school haha! My parents always came with me but I always thought it was so exciting!