Parents as partners

Developing partnerships with parents is key to improving standards. Discover how technology is helping schools and parents to enhance their existing methods of communications.

No matter what stage you're at, find out how technology can be used to partner with parents.

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Four things for schools to consider

With so many different communication technologies available and so many individual priorities, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Schools will use various technologies to varying degrees when communicating with parents. All schools will, however, find it useful to consider the following four things as a basis for using technology.

  1. Policies
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    Have you updated wider school policies to reflect the use of technology with parents?

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  2. Parents
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    How do you consult with parents and keep them informed?

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  3. Staff
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    How do you provide support for staff in recording appropriate information?

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  4. Technologies
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    How can you make more effective use of the technologies available in your school?

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Case Studies - How others are engaging parents through technology

Find out more about how schools and parents are working together for learner benefit

  • Case study: St John the Baptist CE Primary School

    St John the Baptist Primary School serves 210 pupils in a disadvantaged area in Stockton-on-Tees. A high proportion of the children have learning difficulties and/or disabilities. The school has achieved the ICT Mark and is now looking to develop its online contact with parents.

  • Case Study: Parent - Karen

    Regular contact with school helped this single mother to overcome her sense of isolation. 

Talk about Technology

It’s important for schools and parents to talk about technology. Use these questions to help start up your conversation.

Extending learning

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Show and tell: parents as partners

Parents, teachers and bloggers discuss the pros and cons of technology and how it supports communication between home and school.

Schools and parents report

The value of effective communication between parents and teachers and how to do it right.

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