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Old 23-03-2008, 16:03   #80
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Re: Should Homework Be Scrapped?

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Originally Posted by emamum23 View Post
Some school run classes alongside the childrens and you usually learn what they are learning. I am lucky i suppose, Ty i still in my age range professionally, i am qualified up to age 8.

Adding to this, Ty has just had 2 weeks off school because of the op. i went to the teacher and asked her to write down what topics they would be covering because i dont want him to fall behind. i suppose i would be classed as a pushy parent. we follow the national curriculum at hom as well and i regularly give him extra work to do because i want him to reach his full potential. unfortunately not all children are able to do this in an education setting, and that i have learnt from my experiences as a teaching assistant.
Don't worry, emamum. I'd rather be thought of as a pushy parent than the other sort.

It sounds like you're doing a fine job.
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