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Establish and maintain effective professional relationships focused on  the learning and well-being of ākonga Key Indicators  i.         engage in ethical, respectful, positive and collaborative professional relationships with: ·       ākonga ·       teaching colleagues, support staff and other professionals             - Sharing classroom website with syndicate team and how this may benefit both the when and                      students.              - Continue to keep in contact with support staff regarding students learning progress and                    achievement.        ·       whānau and other carers of ākonga            - Contact is kept with all whānau members through txt, email, phone calls, classroom website and                 face to face. This allows all stakeholders to monitor the learning progress of each individual.              Example:  ·       agencies, groups and individuals in the community 24th July 2015 At the end of last term each class held their parent interview evenings. I was overwhelmed by the number of parents I had turn up. Having well over half my parents attend their child's inspiring. This showed how interested each whānau was keen and interested to check on their child, their progress and next learning steps. I found this to be a successful afternoon and evening. Relevant questions were asked by parents that allowed them to identify their own next steps for their child.  This short video clip below explains the importance of Teacher and Parent engagement. Without engagement between both parties, can make it difficult to know both personal and learning backgrounds of an individual. Without engaging positive relationships and communication by the teacher, means the whanau members have no clear idea about what their child/ren have been learning each term. Strong communication whether it be by phone, email, txt, face-to-face, or writing is key to set up success for each learner.