Effective parental engagement in primary schools is most successful when it is treated as a two-way partnership rather than just a “broadcast” of information from school to home.
Research shows that by age seven, parents have significantly more influence on a child’s learning than the school does, making this relationship critical for pupil outcomes. It’s about building trust and making sure they feel like they’re part of the team, not just outsiders looking in. Boosting parental engagement in primary schools is about moving from simple involvement (attending events) to active engagement in a child’s learning.
This staff meeting starter provides an opportunity of staff to consider the current position of parental engagement and discuss what works and what strategies they may introduce or change to make it more effective for all groups.
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