Masterclass: Successful Parent Consultation
Masterclass details
What are the aims of this masterclass?
Informed by the latest research, our masterclass will:
- Explore the benefits of encouraging parent voice across the whole school community, as outlined in our Blueprint for Parent-Friendly Schools
- Examine the potential barriers to parental involvement and how to overcome them
- Discuss a range of case studies demonstrating highly effective parent consultation approaches
- Find out how to build a framework for listening and responding to parents’ views
- Find out how to monitor progress and maintain momentum, while demonstrating impact to stakeholders and to Ofsted
Who is this training for?
Designed for all those responsible for parental participation, in all types of schools, our masterclass caters for:
- Governors, headteachers, deputy headteachers, and senior leaders
- Local authority advisers
Melissa Heatherson, head teacher at Hockley Primary School, EssexOur Parent Consultation is so valuable for us in shaping school improvement. We have a very open and honest partnership with our parents and the ideas they generate are invaluable.
Who is this accredited by?
Our training is accredited by The CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines. On successful completion of the masterclass you will be sent a quality assured certificate. The CPD Certification Service was established in 1996 and is the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the CPD policies of professional and academic bodies.
Who will lead the masterclass?
Our associate trainers range from former headteachers and Ofsted inspectors, to parental engagement champions and education consultants.
Your session will be led by one of the following associate trainers:
An expert on overcoming engagement barriers within vulnerable groups, Kim is a former primary teacher who regularly delivers training and workshops covering conflict resolution and community cohesion.
A former teacher and mentor, Lisa has a strong desire to inspire, motivate, and enable children and adults to achieve their best. She is a parent herself, with experience as vice chair and member of several PTAs.
A children services practitioner and senior manager with over 25 years’ experience in leading and managing services with and for children, young people, and families, Selina also supports a number of charities concerning staff development, financial sustainability, evaluation processes, and collaborative working.
Upcoming masterclasses
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This masterclass is ideal if you are already working with parents and will set you on the path to developing a more proactive and strategic approach to parental participation. -
Access our free framework to support parental participation in your school and additional resources. -
Our introductory workshop is the ideal start to your school’s parental participation journey. You’ll walk away with loads of practical ideas that can be implemented without too much extra workload or cost.
