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Live Communication

Having just discussed media-space communications and the use of ICT,
it is important to balance this with a discussion on ‘live’
communications in the school. It would be inappropriate if all
communications were through ICT.
Meetings

Staff find meetings frustrating and unproductive, with mismatched
expectations and mutual incomprehension (also see booklet on
meetings). Live or face-to-face meetings can be more effective when:

◆ there is enough time to develop a real dialogue
◆ meetings take place within a clear framework.

◆ meetings are rooted in accessible evidence of the student's
progress, behaviour and achievements.

◆ all partners go away knowing what joint targets have been
agreed, what each might reasonably be expected to do and when
the situation is next going to be reviewed together.

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