What is it about?
Previous research has identified a strong link between parental engagement and children’s success at school. The more interest a parent takes in their child’s learning outside school, the better that pupil’s behaviour, attendance and overall motivation to do well in school. Yet in this national survey of over 1750 qualified teachers, less than three in 10 reported that their initial training covered the basics of what parental engagement is or why it is important. The paper highlights specific gaps in teachers parental engagement training, knowledge and skills. Implications for research, policy and practice are discussed.
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It’s clear there’s still work to do in ensuring that teachers are fully equipped with the knowledge and skills required to facilitate effective parental engagement. Parental engagement with their children’s learning has such a powerful effect on children’s outcomes. It is therefore essential that teachers have both the time and the training to be able to build effective relationships with all parents.
Dr Cat Jones
University of Warwick
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This page is a summary of: Do teachers have the knowledge and skills to facilitate effective parental engagement? Findings from a national survey in England, Educational Review, June 2025, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/00131911.2025.2506802.
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