Oh, parents’ evening. The termly event that sets the school on edge.

Fearful NQTs question: “What will the parents think of me?” Seasoned teachers worry: “How do I tell Steve’s sport-mad Dad that his son cries during PE?” And children panic: “Will Miss tell Mum about the sick note I faked?”

One eye on the clock, while desperate for the toilet, and with a never-ending queue of parents outside - it’s not how many teachers would choose to spend their Monday evening.

But, like with most events in the education world, you can get by with a little help from your friends (and the teaching community on #PrimaryRocks).

Parents’ evening: a survival guide

It’s all about hydration:

How to make sure you leave at a reasonable time:

Save time (and your knees):

Tread honestly, but carefully:

A simple, but obvious tip - know one child from an other:

Everyone’s got a sweet-tooth:

Don’t be afraid to pull in the SLT heavyweights:

Keep thinking those positive thoughts (even when you’ve overrun by 20 minutes):

Give the parents a chance to offload: 

And, finally, remember: it’s not just you missing Broadchurch:

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