When things go well

What it looks like when things go well

• Parents get lots of encouragement from the school to take part in their children's learning - and there is evidence that they do take part.
• Schools and teachers keep parents informed of what their children will be learning in school so that they can discuss this with their children at home.
• Parents and staff tackle areas of difficulty and concern together.
• Schools provide specific fun activities for children and parents to do at home.
• Parents support their children's learning by helping with homework and making links with other areas of school work.
• Parents spend one-to-one time with their children and also enjoy shared family activities/visits.
• Parents and children know that everyone's contribution is valued.
• Children receive additional support from the individual attention they get from their parents.
• The ways of communicating with parents reflect the diversity of parents and their needs.
• There are open channels of communication so that parents feel comfortable talking to teachers and making them aware of how children's learning is being supported at home.
• Teachers discuss with parents and children the activities they undertake at home so that these can be incorporated into their learning in school.