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Little Wins Club · School support · Ages 5–12

Being a partner with your child’s school

Progress over perfection.

A useful school conversation starts with observations and strengths rather than labels or blame. Teachers and families see different parts of the day.

Try it together

  1. Write one specific example of what is difficult and one thing your child enjoys or does well.
  2. Ask what the teacher notices and what support is already available.
  3. Agree one action at home, one at school and a date to review whether it helped.

Words you could use

“We’ve noticed tears before reading homework. What do you see in class, and what could we try together?”

One manageable next step

Send a short, factual message using the teacher template.

Educational support only — not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Adapt to your child’s skills and supervise activities. If difficulties are persistent, intense or unsafe, seek qualified support. In an emergency call your local emergency number (000 in Australia).