5. As parents, we know what we want from our children’s school. Why don’t we apply the same thinking to parental engagement in our own school? Key question for you…
7. Fringe benefits of parental engagement… Parents become allies & advocates Synergy created – drawing on their professional expertise Rewarding Build relationships Advanced warning of issues via the ‘gossip’ line Decisions based on consultation are harder to argue with
8. Overarching ethos Parental Engagement and Learning Information, Communication & Dialogue Strand overview from PEQS
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12. Engagement tools… Learning Platform Texting – teachers2parents Email Slideshare Online booking facilities (consultation events/celebration events) Social Media
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PEQS (audit) Your strategic document OFSTED VITAL Long term development Focus groups – KEY AREAS, QUICK WINS, HIGH PROFILE 3 sessions, 2 months, session 1 write-off, focused agenda, recruitment Parent consultation (parent evenings) Flexible approach Booking? Look at reporting – reduce writing burden and increase face time between staff and parents Communication focus (avoid proliferation) Texting FROG Social Media