Much of this website and the Bureau itself draws on a document called Family-School Partnerships Framework - A guide for schools and families.
This document is now made available online.
The Framework contains:
- a vision for improved partnerships between Australian families and schools;
- a set of principles to guide families and schools in developing partnerships;
- seven key dimensions of effective family-school partnerships;
- a set of strategies providing practical guidance to school communities and school systems in implementing and fostering family-school partnerships.
The Framework is based on existing good practice and provides an agreed national approach to guide schools and families working on these issues.
The Framework recognises that many positive developments and innovations are already occurring in schools and that a one size fits all approach to partnerships is not feasible. Partnerships need to be underpinned by broad principles and strategies but remain specific to school context, including family/community characteristics, school size, levels of schooling and student needs.
