NEWB : The National Educational Welfare Board : Parents/Guardians Section : How You Can Help Your Child to Attend School

Make education important in your home and let your child know it is not okay to miss school
Listen to your child. Be interested in his or her news about school and ask about what he or she is doing.
Help your child to be proud of a good attendance record.
Build your child’s confidence by praising him or her when he or she does well.
Read letters and reports from the school and know the school rules.
Go to school meetings and get to know the teacher, staff and your child’s friends.
Don’t take family holidays during school term.
Be alert for reasons why your child may not want to go to school. If your child finds school work hard talk to the school right away.
Encourage your child not to take on a part-time job during school term. A tired teenager will not be able to keep up at school.

Top Tips from parents!

Get your child to bed in good time on school days and Sunday nights. Plenty of sleep and rest will help a child stay alert
Remember to set the alarm clock in good time so that you can get your child to school on time
Help your child pack his or her schoolbag and prepare your child's lunch the night before so you and your child have more time to get ready in the morning

Educational Helpline 1890 36 36 36

Tel: 01 873 8700 | Fax: 01 873 8799 | Email: info@newb.ie

National Educational Welfare Board 2007

* Note that the rates charged for the use of 1890 (LoCall) numbers may vary among different service providers