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Check List: Schools thrive when they have strong relationships with their students’ families and communities. Here’s a ‘healthy heart check’ that you might want to use to see if your school’s engagement with parents and the community is in good shape. Download the Check List as a printable PDF file.
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The school places a high value on parental involvement |
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The school regularly updates families and the community on what is happening in the school |
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The views of parents are sought, listened to and acted upon, on a regular basis |
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Parents are involved in key decision-making processes about the school and their children. |
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A consultative approach is taken with parents about the school’s direction |
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There is a place set aside in the school that parents can call their own. |
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Teachers are supported in developing meaningful relationships with parents |
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The children’s needs are managed collaboratively between parents, teachers and children. |
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The school has an effective and approachable parent liaison officer on the staff |
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The school is a learning community for staff, students and parents |
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The principal and teachers communicate personally with all parents on an ongoing basis |
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The benefits of parental involvement are made explicit to staff in the school |
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The school goes out of its way to make parents feel welcomed and valued |
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The school connects with all parents |
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The school connects with and strengthens the local community |
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The school leadership demonstrates courage and creativity in reaching out to all parents |
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