In Parentkind’s recently published Annual Parent Survey, three quarters of mums and dads (76 per cent) said they wanted to have a say on a range of issues at school level (2019). However, despite this only a fifth strongly believed that their school listens to them.
Setting up a parent council can play a key role in bringing home and school together and ensuring parents’ voices are heard – but what is a parent council and how does it work?
The importance of parental engagement is well-documented and as a charity we know that when parents are engaged in their child’s education the outcomes for children are better. By introducing an active parent body into your school, where a range of topics can be discussed, schools can gather parents’ views, exchange ideas and ultimately create a well-supported shared school ethos.
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