Examples from schools
Example 1 - parents supporting healthy eating
A primary school in Highland involved parents in improving school meals. Parents tested school lunches and took an interest in the nutritional value of the meals, which led to the school meals service changing its menus. As the school meals improved more children chose to have them regularly.
With the help of a local trust fund and local gardening firm, a school garden was developed to grow fresh produce for use in school meals and for snacks.
Example 2 - parents helping children get to school
A primary school in Glasgow works with parents to provide a walking bus service to school. This encourages children to walk to school accompanied by at least two adults. The adults start the walk with the children and pick up others at agreed points along the way.
It encourages a healthy way of getting to school as well as an awareness of road safety.