I have a large family nothing like the radfords and parents evenings and days at this time of the year are a nightmare. Parents evenings, sports days, new starter meetings, settling days ect ect.
I was secretly relieved at not having to attend 4 sports days because of bubbles, usually its 2-3 per year.
Going back to hobbies, sports and activities after a year off due to covid was a shock to the system too, I forgot how much time it takes up.
A couple of mine have dyslexia and they require some extra support at times. I also have one with dyspraxia, processing disorder and a few other minor issues and again at times he has required alot of support. And there are times when I felt swamped trying to juggle and make sure all had help.
Parents evenings for me have always been a check in as throughout the year I am involved in whats going on, we read every night, we all talk about our day and they are helped with homework, so I am usually on the ball and any issues can contact the teacher at the time.
I cannot see how the radfords can even have any time for this or can genuinely spend the time to know who struggles where or with anything.
I was at a school meeting last night and they were discussing how children nationwide are lacking communication skills because they have been isolated and speech therapy is really backlogged because of it. The radford kids really struggle in this area but i wonder if its because they are all just shouting over each other and none actually get any time to listen.
I have never actually seen her mention a parents evening, they will now along with vlogging homework and reading. I do wonder if they actually attend.