DRIVERS
Blueprint
Drivers
The macro qualities of a school's parent participation, these high-level strategies help propel a school to improve parent partnerships.
Driver 1 - Ethos and behaviours
Effective parent participation in schools is guided by leadership, strategy, and the resources that foster a positive and inclusive environment. The parent experience is powered by a welcoming atmosphere, prioritised support, and the school team's culture.
Driver 2 - Two-way communication
Parent participation is at its best when there is impactful, accessible, inclusive and reciprocal communication. The school's review of processes, the actioning of parent feedback and the efforts to raise parents' capability, helps them to engage with school activity.
Driver 3 - Home-based learning
Encouraging parents to offer positive support for their child's learning enhances teachers' practice and increases achievement. By enabling parent skills to support learning at home, schools guide them to understand their role in their child's journey through education.
Driver 4 - Involvement in school life
Engaging parents with a wide variety of inclusive activities significantly improves the school's resources and skills. With strong active parent involvement, schools can foster trust and establish long-term collaborations that enhance educational outcomes.
Driver 5 - Community partnerships
The relationship between school and home can be strengthened by referring to additional resources and areas of specialism. By maintaining a diverse network of partnerships with local and national groups, schools can better support families facing challenges.
INITIATIVES
Blueprint
Initiatives
The micro qualities of a school's parent participation, these are tactical areas that can build a powerful parent partnership. We help you find the actions that will make a difference to you.
Driver 1 - Ethos and behaviours
Effective parent participation in schools is guided by leadership, strategy, and the resources that foster a positive and inclusive environment. The parent experience is powered by a welcoming atmosphere, prioritised support, and the school team's culture.
1.1 - Strategising parent participation
The school has a clear, documented strategy that values parents, which is regularly evaluated.
1.2 - Leading parent participation
The school has clear leads on parental participation, who are known by parents and the school team.
1.3 - Fostering
the school
culture
The school supports the whole team to model behaviours and work effectively with parents.
1.4 - Evolving the school environment
The school provides a welcoming environment that is inclusive, secure and accessible for parents.
1.5 - Prioritising parent
support
The school prioritises parent support for those with the highest need in all parent interactions.
Driver 2 - Two-way communication
Parent participation is at its best when there is impactful, accessible, inclusive and reciprocal communication. The school's review of processes, the actioning of parent feedback and the efforts to raise parents' capability, helps them to engage with school activity.
2.1 - Diversifying communication channels
The school uses a variety of communication methods in a timely way to reach parents effectively.
2.2 - Creating inclusive communications
The school reflects the needs and preferences of all parents so all can feel a sense of belonging.
2.3 - Evaluating communication impact
The school regularly monitors effectiveness and reviews all communications with parents.
2.4 - Enabling parent
feedback
The school uses all opportunities to invite feedback and takes action based on the views of parents.
2.5 - Making communications accessible
The school effectively resources parents, breaking down communication challenges and barriers.
