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Headteacher's welcome presentation to parents
Whether you're a new headteacher or an existing head welcoming new parents, find out what to include in your welcome presentation and get advice on other ways you can introduce yourself to parents and pupils.
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Deliver your welcome presentation virtually in light of current circumstances
Or, if you're unable to deliver a virtual presentation (e.g. using YouTube or a video conferencing platform), consider alternative ways to make yourself visible and available for parents and pupils. For example, by:
- Sending a welcome letter to parents – download and adapt our template letter to send to parents
- Introducing yourself at the parent-teacher association (PTA) annual general meeting
- Making yourself visible at the school gates (when it's safe to do so)
These recommendations came from our associate expert John Searl.
Introduce yourself
Use humour and keep the presentation upbeat and enthusiastic, and you could start with some brief details about your life (such as whether you are married or a parent) to make it more personal.
This advice comes from our associate education expert Jonathan Block.
Share what you want to achieve for the school. You’ll have discussed this
- Engaging parents with EAL: strategies
- EYFS: home visits
- Get your community on board with your approach to anti-racism
- How to make your holiday celebrations inclusive
- Parental engagement strategies: advice and case studies
- Relationships and sex education (RSE): consultation toolkit
- RSE: handling objections from parents
- Written communication with parents
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