Building relationships with parents

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.

If you're updating your RSE curriculum or policy and need to carry out consultations with parents, pupils or staff, use our tips and resources to help you get it done.

Your school's RSE requirements are a sensitive subject, so you might have to field objections from parents/carers. Learn about the most common ones and how to handle them.