
The challenge
The social contract
is broken
Trust between schools and parents has faded, and conflict is escalating.
School view
Many schools are overwhelmed with spiralling priorities and under-resourcing that impacts their school teams every day.
Parent view
Many parents are overwhelmed with the financial crisis and the mental health plight that impacts their families every day.

82% of school leaders have been abused by parents in the last year

Parents made more than 5 million formal complaints last year

Nearly half of UK teachers consider leaving due to stress and conflict

18% of parents believe no action will be taken on their feedback

90% of teachers have never been trained in parent participation

Public First research reveals low attendance is linked to upset parents

