A setting with excellence parent partnerships will…
- Imbue a sense of trust in their parent community naturally.
- Have regular word of mouth referrals.
- Will be able to handle difficult conversations more easily with a secure relationship established.
Watch the video to learn more about the why, what and how of building meaningful parent partnerships….
Now you have learned the foundations of parent partnerships, how can you put it into practice? As well as the reflections I encouraged in the video, see some more ideas below.
Try the GIST – good ideas for starting things…
- Engage with your parents, either by being around the entrance at drop off or pick up time or via email. Show you want to hear from them.
- Ask for help. Need some resources? Hoping to tap into the community expertise? Make a specific ask and see what comes back.
Want to learn more?
- Check out this guidance from the DfE.
- Birth to 5 matters has some excellent tips here.