Building relationships with parents

Strengthen your school's partnership with parents and carers through this interactive training session. Help staff understand the impact of positive communication with families, master the art of difficult conversations, and learn how to maintain professional boundaries to protect their own wellbeing.

Get advice on conducting home visits in the EYFS, and look at examples of policies from other schools.

Not all school communities will be eager to talk about racism and racial justice. Find out how you can encourage resistant members of your community to engage with any anti-racism work you’re doing.

Whether you're a new headteacher or an existing head welcoming new parents, download our template to help you structure your thoughts and make sure you cover everything you need to.

Use our practical strategies to engage effectively with parents and carers who use English as an additional language (EAL). Help them become a part of the school community and provide support for them and their children.

Get tips on bridging the gap between your school and your community, so you can get buy-in from everyone involved and gain advocates for your policies.

Find out how to improve parental engagement, including how to set expectations and build positive relationships from the start. Find practical strategies to engage parents and carers with their child's learning and your school community, and see examples from other schools.

With updated RSE requirements coming into force in September 2026, you might have to deal with new complaints from parents/carers about your RSE curriculum. Learn how to proactively engage with parents/carers to minimise objections and handle the most common concerns.

Learn how to inform, involve and engage families when it comes to your RSHE curriculum and policy, so that they feel up-to-date and included, and you are compliant with the September 2026 guidance.

Learn how to proactively engage with parents and carers every step of the way as you develop and review your RSHE curriculum, and your policy. Use our resources to help you incorporate the new requirements for RSE, in force from 1 September 2026, into the process.

Nip complaints in the bud with these tips to help families feel heard and supported when raising concerns.

Find out why it's important to involve families in their child's oracy development, and learn how to get them on board and support them. Find resources you can share with families so pupils in Key Stages 1 to 3 can practise their oracy skills at home.