Where we get it right the rewards for children, families and schools are great. A study by the then Department for Education and Skills revealed that 72 per cent of parents wanted more involvement in schools, while research carried out by Ofsted found that "schools that work closely and effectively with parents have improved levels of achievement, more positive pupil attitudes and behaviour". While many schools have a Parent Teacher Association, it is great to see schools and parents really taking the initiative to work together closely to enhance the learning experience of children.
CASE STUDY 1
Windsor and Maidenhead's Dads Into Schools Day is a well-established scheme. Infant, primary and middle schools all get involved, with fathers and grandfathers going into schools to get more involved and learn more about how their children's and grandchildren's schools are run on a day-to-day basis.
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