Parents

The latest news, research and advice when it comes to parent-school relationships, including communication, safeguarding, parental involvement and more

Tuesday

8th Jul 2025

From AI to zoology: An 鈥楢-Z鈥 approach to careers guidance
Podcasts and videos from experts in different industries are helping parents and children to have informed discussions about a changing careers landscape, explain two senior leaders at International Schools Partnership
digital drawing of tech enhanced lion

Thursday

19th Jun 2025

Sport and enrichment offer of every state school to be published
School leaders warn that the plan must focus on supporting rather than placing 鈥渁dditional expectations鈥 on under-resourced schools
Keir Starmer opposite student playing basketball

Monday

16th Jun 2025

Why our art displays focus on the journey - not just the destination
A primary teacher explains why her school wants to show parents the process children have gone through to create their art 鈥 not just the finished product
Art journey

Saturday

14th Jun 2025

鈥楬orror鈥 toilets make pupils ask to miss school, parents say
Poll reveals 1 in 6 school toilets rated unclean, amid calls for government to prioritise funding to improve 鈥榙isgusting鈥 lavatories as part of school estate upgrades

Friday

13th Jun 2025

Private schools lose court battle over VAT on fees
The High Court has given its judgement in a case that challenged the government鈥檚 introduction of VAT on independent school fees earlier this year
Scales of justice with Euro flag in background

Thursday

12th Jun 2025

DfE 鈥榮hould auto-enrol鈥 pupils for free school meals
Call for all eligible children to be automatically enrolled for FSM follows the government announcement that it is expanding the entitlement from next year
Free school meals

Monday

9th Jun 2025

Pros and cons: letting students hear from controversial speakers
An international head explains the complexities of deciding whether or not to let a controversial speaker come to the school 鈥 even after complaints from parents
Speakers corner controversial speakers

Thursday

5th Jun 2025

Why a new safeguarding law is still leaving many children at risk
Operation Encompass should ensure that schools are made aware of children exposed to domestic violence the day after an incident is logged by police 鈥 but the system is failing all too often, as Ellen Peirson-Hagger uncovers
safeguarding law Operation Encompass

Wednesday

28th May 2025

Make ASN training mandatory for all school staff, say parents
A shortage of specialist skills among school staff for helping pupils with additional support needs has been highlighted by a Scottish parents鈥 organisation
ASN training for all school staff

Monday

19th May 2025

Ethical dilemmas: when religious beliefs clash with curriculum
The latest instalment in our ethical leadership series presents another case study of how the聽Framework for Ethical Leadership can guide school leaders through difficult situations
Ethical dilemmas tread carefully

Wednesday

14th May 2025

4 in 5 teachers warn government will miss 鈥榮chool-ready鈥 target
A lack of affordable childcare is contributing to the problem of children starting Reception without being ready for school, a poll suggests
Mother tying child's shoes School Ready

Wednesday

23rd Apr 2025

3 ways to tackle the rise in complaints against schools
A MAT director explains the changes that need to be made to protect schools from the rising number of parent complaints, especially those that cross the line
Incoming call by angry parent