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The National Parent Survey, conducted by YouGov on behalf of Parentkind, revealed that one in four parents are struggling with the everyday costs of sending their children to school, rising to half of parents with children entitled to free school meals. 

The Beyond Ofsted Inquiry, commissioned by the National Education Union, calls for a system that builds trust with parents and teachers, delivers improvements across all schools, and is independent of government. 

Parentkind challenges Ofsted norms in Education Committee evidence. Chief Executive Jason Elsom advocates for parent consultation, reshaping school inspection perspectives. 

We are thrilled to share with you one of the most exciting additions we have made to Parentkind membership in decades. 

Responding to the announcement from the Treasury that teachers will receive a 6.5% pay increase, Parentkind’s Chief Executive Jason Elsom says: 

National PTA Week (15th – 19th May 2023) celebrated parent groups in schools’ achievements. 

Supporting children’s mental health remains high on the agenda for many parents. 

Polling finds that an overwhelming majority of parents of young children are in favour of the government’s proposal to extend free childcare. 

Parentkind’s second poll finds growing parental support for teachers after earlier strikes. 

In December, Parentkind’s Chief Executive, John Jolly, will be retiring from the role. The Board of Trustees are delighted to announce Jason Elsom as Parentkind’s incoming Chief Executive. 

The Autumn Statement has unexpectedly included additional funding for schools, which will receive an extra £2.3 billion in both academic years 2023–24 and 2024–25.

Recently, members of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Parental Participation in Education gathered in Westminster.