Effective engagement with parents and carers can positively impact pupil behaviour, attendance, and academic outcomes, according to the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF). On the contrary, poor engagement can lead to an increase in complaints from parents and carers. Since the pandemic, home-school support is more important than ever for more vulnerable pupils, such as those from disadvantaged backgrounds or pupils with SEND, who have been disproportionately impacted by school closures. Under the new Education Inspection Framework, Ofsted seeks to understand how schools engage with parents about the education that is provided, highlighting the need for schools to connect with parents and carers proactively and meaningfully, creating a unified front to support all pupils.

• Effective parental engagement can lead to learning gains of +3 months over the course of a year, as suggested by evidence from the EEF
• Children who regularly complete homework have better school outcomes than children who do not, according to the EEF
• 85% of parents want to play an active role in their child’s education, yet only 57% of parents feel listened to at school level, according to Parentkind
• In 2023, Ofsted received 14,900 complaints about schools, almost a 25% increase on the previous year.

Join us at this one day online conference to hear the latest for improving parental and carer engagement in schools. High-level keynotes will offer expert insights on guidance and evidence-based strategies for engaging with parents. Learn from a range of exemplary case studies covering various topics including handling school complaints, co-producing school policies and working with parents to improve behaviour. You will also have the opportunity to network with senior colleagues working in the education sector to share common challenges.

Why attend:
• High-level keynotes from leading experts working to improve parental and carer engagement
• Best practice guidance on engaging with parents of pupils with SEND and disadvantaged students
• Networking opportunities with speakers and senior colleagues from across the education sector
• 4 hours of CPD points towards your yearly quota.