Publisher's Synopsis
Effective Partnerships with Parents (EPPa)
Engaging with parents and the local community in all kinds of schools.
EPPa is a strategy:
- to help you to engage more successfully with parents and the local community
- that will build on the work you do with parents
- that can be used equally effectively in infant, primary and secondary schools
- that has been extensively piloted over several years in rural and urban schools with DfES/LSC funding
- that is flexible and is not prescriptive, that fits with local agendas
- that is centred on delivering projects arising out of local need
- that is parent/community led and doesn't require too much head/teacher time
- that is supported by a wealth of materials
Contents include:
- Step-by-step guidance about setting up and running EPPa
- A volunteer policy and handbook
- Questionnaires and audit forms, ideal for Ofsted/SEF requirements
- Case studies
- Advice about where and how to secure funding for projects
- Tips and strategies for engaging more parents
- Sample letters and a host of model documents to adapt or adopt
- PowerPoint presentations
- An optional Award
