Optimus Education Extra Challenge for Able Learners

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"We propose to consider ... how well the school ensures equality of opportunity for all its pupils [and] promotes the confidence and engagement of parents."Inspection 2012 - Proposals for inspection arrangements for maintained schools and academies from January 2012 - For consultation, Ofsted, March 2011Working with parents of more able students has many of the same challenges as working with parents more generally. Some parents lack confidence, some avoid communication with school, some find parenting teenage children challenging and some are used to hearing only negative things about their child. But there are some issues specific to this group, such as explaining the school's policy on G&T, and helping them understand how they can best support their child.Extra Challenge for Able Learners provides activities that bring students and their parents together, allowing them to discuss issues and listen to each other's perspectives. The activities will enable parents to understand how their children think and work. They encourage students to become more independent learners and stretch their thinking, encouraging them to ask questions and analyse information.This practical resource includes extensive enrichment activities and comprehensive guidance material to help parents engage their children outside of the classroom. Including a variety of warm-ups, school-home enrichment projects, extended projects, vacation activities and going further activities, Extra Challenge for Able Learners will provide parents with the opportunity to actively collaborate in their children's learning process.