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A whole-school approach to parental engagement: Two case studies

A whole-school approach to parental engagement is required if we are to achieve lasting impact. Karen Dempster, Justin Robbins and Nicky Hepworth bring us two case studies of effective parental engagement practice from Cornwall, where a new framework is supporting schools
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The single biggest opportunity to improve parental engagement is to plan effectively for it as part of a whole school approach.

This means understanding the current context and having a shared vision for parental engagement across a school that everyone can work towards.

With appropriate school-wide training and a strategic plan for parental engagement, activities are more outcome-focused and impactful.

Our book, The Four Pillars of Parental Engagement, examines four pillars – knowledge, environment, culture, communication – which can be used to guide strategic and tactical activities.

For example, has a school clearly equipped parents with sufficient knowledge to understand exactly how they can support their child’s learning?

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