School life
Talking to the school, choosing one, and understanding what happens in it.
What to ask an app or school about your child's data: six questions
Six questions to ask any app or school about your child's data, what a good answer sounds like, the warning sign for each, a ready message to send, and a printable PDF.
Omar Abusalim · November 8, 2026 · 7 min read
How to know your child's level at school without waiting for an exam
A calm week of short checks at home that shows where your child stands at school, with a printable weekly note and questions to take to the teacher.
Omar Abusalim · November 8, 2026 · 9 min read
Questions for the parent-teacher meeting: a one-page card
A card of questions for the parent-teacher meeting, grouped by goal: how your child is doing and the evidence, the next step, helping at home, following up. PDF.
Omar Abusalim · November 8, 2026 · 6 min read
How to read your child's report card and what to ask the teacher
A sample report card read line by line: marks against last term and the class average, the teacher's comment, absences, five questions for the teacher, and a printable.
Omar Abusalim · November 8, 2026 · 8 min read
Ten questions to ask before enrolling your child in a school
Ten questions to ask a school before you enrol your child, in five groups, each with a good answer and a warning sign, plus what to look for on the visit.
Omar Abusalim · November 8, 2026 · 7 min read
A weekly 20-minute school check-in with your child: a ready card
A card for a weekly 20-minute talk with your child about school: five questions in order with follow-ups, a one-line weekly note, and how to adapt it by age. PDF card.
Omar Abusalim · November 8, 2026 · 7 min read
The mid-year break: calm learning ideas without pressure
Twelve ideas for the mid-year break by age, from 4 to 13 and up: play, not homework, each with what it practises and its time. Plus a printable idea card for the fridge.
Omar Abusalim · November 8, 2026 · 6 min read