Browse the resources below to find out how you can improve parental involvement and work collaboratively with parents and carers to secure better pupil outcomes.
Share this advice with parents, carers and families of the pupils with SEND in your school, to help them in homeschooling during Covid-19 and in other situations
Many children will grow up with a parent or carer with some degree of mental illness. Dr Rina Bajaj looks at ways to support these parents and key tips for difficult conversations surrounding mental health
Despite parents being eager to support their child's learning, challenging circumstances can act as barriers to engagement. How can schools help parents integrate into school life?
What can you do to ensure that all families are able to engage with the school in a positive, constructive way? Nicola S Morgan shares tips on getting parents and carers actively involved in their children's learning process
What can you do to bring more parents and carers into your school? Liz Worthen shares tips on building positive parent relationships and questions to consider
Managing internal and external communications is key in protecting staff wellbeing and workload. Mike Lamb suggests what to include in a communications policy to manage expectations
How can schools successfully work with parents to manage pressures on pupils? Mike Lamb provides strategies to help develop realistic expectations and a three-way partnership
Developing successful relationships with parents based abroad is key in helping pupils settle in. Mike Lamb offers suggestions to overcome common barriers and form successful relationships
