06. What should I be told about my child and their progress?

Schools must give you a written report on your child at least once a year. This must include information on their:

• progress in all the national curriculum subjects they have studied;
• progress in other subjects and activities;
• general progress and attendance; and
• results in any national curriculum tests and assessments.

The report should also tell you when you can discuss these with the school. This usually takes place at a parents' evening.

The head teacher may translate the report into another language if English or Welsh is not your first language.

Legally, you and your child have the right to a copy of your child's school record within 15 school days of you writing to ask for it. The record must include:

• information on your child's progress; and
• other records the school keeps on your child. (However, some information cannot be shown or given to you or your child.)

If you don't agree with something in your child's school record, or you think there is a mistake in it, you have the right to write and ask the head teacher to change it. If the head teacher won't give you your child's record, or make a change to it, you can contact the Information Commissioner or take legal action.