Working with parents is an integral part of all practitioners’ work. The Government recognises the crucial role of parents, carers and families in improving the five outcomes for children and young people identified in the Every Child Matters framework.
The importance of working effectively with parents is highlighted in the following quote from the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA):
"Parents are a child’s first teacher. They play a crucial role in helping their children learn. Children achieve more when schools and parents work together."
This section aims to support practitioners in working effectively with parents and also provides practitioners with information and resources that can be used to support parents, carers and families. To aid clarity, the information is presented under two main headings:
Publications
Family learning courses
Family support programmes available at Children Centres
Children’s Information Service and Children’s Directory
Publications
Ideas for good practice
Register of good practice
Relevant training
Useful contacts
Page Last Updated: 29 July 2008