Parents

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

Tuesday

14th May 2024

Cuts to school learning hours ‘not acceptable’ and will be blocked
As Falkirk Council proposes reducing learning hours in its schools, the Scottish government warns councils that it will mandate minimum teaching time for pupils if necessary
Cuts to school learning hours 'not acceptable' and will be blocked

Friday

10th May 2024

Revealed: What Safety Valve deals ‘really mean’
‘Deeply worrying’ details are set out in comprehensive analysis of Safety Valve documents shared with Tes
Revealed: What safety valve deals ‘really mean’
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Wednesday

24th Apr 2024

Poor mental health ‘fuelling’ absence crisis, DfE told
Report warns against ‘punitive approaches’ like parent fines to tackle the problem of low school attendance
wellbeing absence

Monday

22nd Apr 2024

Most schools train leaders to tackle rising parental complaints
The poll findings follow a Tes investigation showing schools are struggling to tackle an explosion in complaints from parents since Covid
Most schools train leaders to tackle rising parental complaints
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Thursday

21st Mar 2024

5 tips for PTAs in international schools
A leader in Hong Kong shares how his school harnesses the energy of its parent-teacher association for the benefit of everybody
international parents teachers

Monday

18th Mar 2024

Parents’ evenings: a teacher’s survival guide
Parents’ evenings can be draining, says English teacher Emma Newton, who shares advice on how to make sure your appointments run smoothly and are beneficial for all involved
Parents' evening survival guide

Wednesday

13th Mar 2024

The legal view: Handling a rise in vexatious complaints
After Tes reported on schools being inundated with complaints, a lawyer offers advice on how to deal with them
The legal view: Handling a rise in vexatious complaints

Sunday

10th Mar 2024

How our ‘family zone’ is making more children school-ready
When one headteacher noticed fewer children arriving in Reception with basic skills, she knew the school needed to take action
Family zone

Wednesday

28th Feb 2024

How our 34-school trust is approaching AI education
A digital lead at a trust explains how they’re ensuring staff, pupils and parents are given the skills to understand and use artificial intelligence
How our 34-school trust is approaching AI education

Wednesday

21st Feb 2024

The power of sleep: New research schools should know
A new study gives schools compelling evidence to present to pupils and parents on the importance of consistent sleep patterns
Child Sleeping

Tuesday

20th Feb 2024

‘Majority of parents’ want all primary pupils to get free meals
The survey findings come after free school meals were extended to every primary school pupil in London for a second year
The majority of parents want free school meals extended to all primary school pupils.

Thursday

8th Feb 2024

RAAC schools not expected to provide wraparound childcare
All schools will be expected to provide wraparound childcare on their site, ‘unless there is a reasonable justification not to’, DfE confirms in new guidance
The DfE has published guidance setting out what is expected from schools offering wraparound care.