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Deborah	Sep 20 2010, 09:40 AM Post #1
Virtuoso Group: Members Posts: 5623 Joined: 16-December 04 From: Monsalvat, Valhalla Member No.: 2747	I've got a new pupil starting soon, and new pupil's parents have asked for references. This is the first time I've ever been asked for them, so am slightly flummoxed as to what to do. Obviously I need to check that any potential referee is happy to act as such (and will say nice things!), but do I get a full reference in writing from them? Pass their details to new pupil's parents so that they can follow it up? Anything else? Thoughts, suggestions and experiences welcome.

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Solari	Sep 20 2010, 10:47 AM Post #2
Unregistered	Do you keep copies of pupils' exam certificates? Perhaps a bundle of them from a recent session might be useful, particularly distinctions and a pass rate % if they are that fussy? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) A request for written references is a bit odd, I think.

BerkshireMum	Sep 20 2010, 12:43 PM Post #3
Virtuoso Group: Members Posts: 6600 Joined: 20-July 07 From: West Berks Member No.: 13405	QUOTE(Solari @ Sep 20 2010, 11:47 AM) Do you keep copies of pupils' exam certificates? Perhaps a bundle of them from a recent session might be useful, particularly distinctions and a pass rate % if they are that fussy? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) A request for written references is a bit odd, I think. If you do let them look at photocopies of exam certificates, please make sure that no names are visible. I think most parents would be horrified if you showed their child's comments to a random person like that.

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Deborah References Sep 20 2010, 09:40 AM

Susie I have only ever been asked once. And I too was f... Sep 20 2010, 10:02 AM

morceau I would treat it fairly informally, especially as ... Sep 20 2010, 12:22 PM

SueHM I would be honest with the parents and tell them t... Sep 20 2010, 10:33 AM

Solari Do you keep copies of pupils' exam certificate... Sep 20 2010, 10:47 AM

BerkshireMum Do you keep copies of pupils' exam certificat... Sep 20 2010, 12:43 PM

Solari If you do let them look at photocopies of exam ce... Sep 20 2010, 01:25 PM

Seer_Green I've never been asked, but I have over the yea... Sep 20 2010, 11:22 AM

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