Building Brilliant Connections Between Families and Schools: Better Engagement with Education Communities [Hardcover]

This timely and accessible resource explores the complex relationship between school practice and parental engagement and is a result of rich collaboration between educational professionals, policy makers and innovators in bridging the often-challenging gap between school and home.

Parental engagement is crucial for children's learning and development as it supports, encourages & nurtures them. Parents who are engaged in their children's education provide vital emotional and academic support which can boost their child's confidence and motivation, leading to better academic performance as well as better attendance and behaviour.

When parents are involved in their child's education, they are more likely to communicate with teachers and collaborate on how best to support their child's learning but its not always easy to engage parents in the process.

This comprehensive and engaging book will give teachers and school leaders the roadmap for creating & strengthening the vital links between schools and families. It is bursting with positive actions and lots of practical suggestions building trust even within hard-to-reach communities.

Sue Atkins, Parenting Broadcaster, Former Deputy Headteacher & Author of Parenting Made Easy  How to Raise Happy Children (www.thesueatkins.com)


This book is an essential guide for colleagues who not only want to improve parental engagement in school but take it up a notch