Virtual teacher talks

SIR – We prefer online meetings with our son’s teachers (report, May 1).

We book our slot, the time is adhered to, and the meeting automatically stops at an agreed point.

This means other parents do not have the opportunity to go on and on, and make everyone else’s meeting later. You have a one-to-one conversation with the teacher, and get their full attention.

If you have a particular concern about your child, schools are usually willing to see you outside parent evenings.

If you live in a rural area, as we do, virtual meetings also prevent lots of extra journeys to school, thus helping the environment. Win-win.

Shirley Stewart

Penrith, Cumbria