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Statement from Parentkind on Ofsted report cards:
03 February 2025 -
Parentkind contributes to the Beyond Ofsted report, calling for a transformation to rebuild parents’ trust
20 November 2023The 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 presents parents’ views on school inspections to the Education Select Committee and other bodies
17 November 2023Parentkind challenges Ofsted norms in Education Committee evidence. Chief Executive Jason Elsom advocates for parent consultation, reshaping school inspection perspectives. -
Announcement: Fundraising for our members
18 October 2023We 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 Awards 2023 winners announced
25 May 2023National PTA Week (15th – 19th May 2023) celebrated parent groups in schools’ achievements. -
Parentkind supports Citizens UK’s campaign for school-based counselling in English schools and colleges
18 May 2023Supporting children’s mental health remains high on the agenda for many parents. -
Parents back Government’s childcare plans
17 April 2023Polling finds that an overwhelming majority of parents of young children are in favour of the government’s proposal to extend free childcare. -
Parents’ backing of teachers jumps as new polling shows sharp rise in parental support for industrial action
16 March 2023Parentkind’s second poll finds growing parental support for teachers after earlier strikes. -
Parentkind appoints new Chief Executive
25 November 2022In 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. -
Chancellor’s Autumn Statement includes more funding for schools
17 November 2022The 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. -
Parentkind launches its ‘Learning at Home’ report in Westminster with the Social Mobility Commission and Kim Johnson MP
03 November 2022Recently, members of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Parental Participation in Education gathered in Westminster.
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