Agenda item

The Board viewed a presentation on parents’ views that focussed on three areas: parents’ experiences of school/college engagement; parents’ views on current and future educational priorities; and ideas for further engaging parents in developing and shaping educational priorities. The Board noted these four conclusions:

•       Parents spoke highly of CoLAT schools and compared them favourably to their experience and knowledge of other schools;

•       Parents’ educational priorities are shaped by what they perceive to be in their children’s best interests and influenced by everyday challenges facing low-income households;

•       There was an emphasis on the importance of parental voice and being part of a school learning community; and

•       The Impact of COVID-19pandemic and school closure periods is still being felt by families.