Many parents would think that parent engagement at school means doing time on the P&C, volunteering at school fetes, helping at the canteen or perhaps with occasional reading support in the classroom. But while these things are really valuable, parent engagement in their child’s learning is about much so much more. It means getting involved in what your child is learning about and supporting them throughout their educational journey.
Students with parents who are engaged in their learning and development, no matter what their income or background, are more likely to do well at school.
Understandably, having the confidence to engage with your child’s learning is not easy for everyone, especially for those parents who may not feel confident about their own skills, or whose educational experiences left them feeling ill-equipped to support their children.
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