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September 2007 - June 2008

CONTENTS

Acknowledgements ……………………………………………..Page 1 Introduction……………………………………………………… Purpose of Survey………………………………………………. Page 3 Key findings……………………………………………………… Page 5 Recommendations………………………………………………..Page 8 Example of Survey……………………………………………… Page 10 Overall Responses……………………………………………… Page 14 Nursery School Responses…………………………………… Page 38 Primary School Responses…………………………………… Page 54 Post Primary School Responses……………………………...Page 71 Special School Responses………………………………………Page 87 List of Contributing Schools…………………………………..Page 103

Acknowledgements We would like to take this opportunity to thank those schools who responded so promptly and honestly to this survey. Responses from schools have confirmed our belief that many Belfast & Education Library Board schools are consistently, creatively and earnestly working towards promoting parental involvement in schools. The information provided by schools in has enabled us to gain a broad overview of the extent of parental involvement in schools. This has also provided us with the opportunity to further develop a strategy that will enable us to continue to work in partnership with schools and to support them to continue with this valuable work. The contribution from schools to this survey is very much appreciated. A list of schools who contributed is included on page 103 of this document. Marian McKinney - Parent Support Programme Co-ordinator

1. Introduction In the past decade there has been a growing body of research evidence to suggest that parents play a key role in their children’s educational development and hence there is a requirement for schools and parents to work together for the benefit of the child. Research indicates that:

• In the early years, parental involvement has a significant impact on a child’s cognitive development and literacy and number skills;

• Parental involvement in a child’s schooling for a child between the ages of 7 and 16 is a more powerful influence than family background, size of family and level of parental education;

• Parental involvement has a significant effect on pupil achievement throughout the years of schooling;

• Educational failure is increased by lack of parental interest in schooling; and in particular, a father’s interest in a child’s schooling is strongly linked to educational outcomes for the child.

The importance of parental involvement within their children’s education is reinforced within current national and regional policy for parents, children and young people. At a national level, the Government’s Strategy “Every Parent Matters” (2007) acknowledged the fundamental role of parents in helping their children achieve their fullest potential and the need for government to take a proactive role in ensuring that opportunities are provided to engage in their children’s education. At a regional level, the Ten Year Strategy for Children and Young People in Northern Ireland acknowledged NI Government’s commitment to improving the life chances of children and young people by enhancing their educational development. Securing and harnessing the support of parents is cited as a crucial objective in ensuring this strategic aim is achieved. NI Government place the Extended Schools Programme of funding at the core of the Children and Young People Funding Package. Through the provision of some £10m of funding, the programme focused on supporting learning, healthy life styles and creativity through the provision of support activities, including programmes for parents, within schools. The ethos of encouraging parental engagement within their children’s education is further supported through the Renewing Communities Initiative and other NI Government policies, strategies and initiatives currently in draft format and under public consultation such as “Every School a Good School”

2. Purpose of Survey Belfast Education and Library Board (BELB) has been promoting work with parents for many years and specifically since 2000 through the Parent Support Programme. Working with nursery, primary and special schools and in partnership with a range of voluntary and statutory organisations, a number of successful Parent Support Programmes have been developed. However, there is recognition that many other schools in the board area are also developing this area of practice or may wish to do so in the future. This survey was developed to establish the extent to which nursery, primary, post primary and special schools are currently promoting parental involvement in schools or would hope to do so at a later date. Specifically the audit looked at:

• the means of communication schools use with parents; • how schools involve parents; • how schools assess parents’ needs; • courses offered to parents • facilities schools provide to accommodate parents; • provision of staff to work with parents; • the extent to which schools have a policy on parental involvement; • support schools required; • the benefits of parental involvement; • barriers to parental involvement and how they could be reduced; • funding sources; • how schools plan to work with parents in future.

In order to establish this information a survey was sent to all Belfast Education and Library Board schools (184). Schools were encouraged to respond to the survey irrespective of the degree to which they were promoting parental involvement in order to provide us with substantial baseline information on the extent of parental involvement within schools. The response rates were as follows:

Number of Responses Total number of responses from all sectors

114

(62% of all schools) Nursery school responses

27 (77% of all nursery schools)

Primary school responses

60 (70% of all primary schools)

Post primary responses

20 (41% of all post primary schools)

Special school responses

7 (64% of all special schools)

The information gained from this response will enable BELB to develop a broader, more strategic and more effective response to supporting schools to promote parental involvement. 2.1 Survey design and representation The questions asked in the survey reflect areas of importance that are consistently raised with us in our discussions with schools and are also reflected in literature and research related to involving parents in schools. It should be noted that in many instances schools gave multiple answers for many of the questions asked. The highest responses in most instances are presented in graph form. However, as some open ended questions produced a large number of responses from schools, a graphic presentation would have been unsuitable and these responses are therefore presented as tables The responses are represented as graphs, pie charts or tables.

3. Key Findings This section identifies the key conclusions arising from the survey. The section also seeks to develop recommendations that will inform and influence policy and practice in future. 3.1 Programmes Within BELB schools there is an extensive amount of work being undertaken to engage parents in their children’s education. While this is the case, most schools are developing this independently and working in isolation. As a result of this there is little opportunity for shared good practice between schools or ongoing structured support for staff with responsibility for working with parents. 3.2 Communication Schools use multiple and creative methods of communicating with and engaging parents.

3.3 Courses Schools offer courses to parents that enable them to support their children’s learning and enhance their own learning at the same time.

3.4 Facilities 45% of all schools have a dedicated space to work with parents. While some schools have parents’ rooms, other schools tend to make do with using other facilities in the school such as a music room, an interview room or a computer room.

3.5 Staff 24% of schools have a designated staff member to work with parents. While this is positive, it would suggest that there is work to be done on raising the profile of work with parents in some schools. Schools also indicated that they work with parents in different ways. Some schools saw responsibility for working with parents included in the role of Year Heads, while others saw it as being a more hands on full time role.

3.6 Policy 24% of schools have a written policy on parental involvement. Therefore while many schools express a genuine desire to work with parents, many schools do not have a written policy on parental involvement. 3.7 Support 23% of schools stated that funding was the most important type of support they needed, although schools indicated a wide range of other areas which required support. 3.8 Benefits Schools identified a huge number of benefits to schools, parents and pupils as a consequence of parental involvement. The benefits identified significantly highlight the importance of continuing to promote this area of work.

3.9 Barriers In identifying the barriers to parental involvement, it is significant that the highest responses focused upon parents own previous negative experience of education, parents’ low self esteem and parents’ apathy to becoming involved in their children’s education. This would suggest that there is a need to enhance the personal development, confidence and skills of parents as individuals, before we can expect them to engage more fully and confidently in their children’s education.

3.10 Reducing barriers 12% of schools felt that providing schools with funding to develop work with parents would help to reduce barriers to parental involvement. It should also be noted that schools were creative in identifying a multiple range of approaches to reducing barriers.

3.11 Funding Funding for developing this area of work comes from 2 main sources – Extended Schools and Renewing Communities. This is quite significant as it indicates that there is a limited pool of funding to draw upon. It is even more significant given that Renewing Communities funding ceased in March 2008 and Extended Schools funding was reduced by 50% at the same time. This is likely to have a significant detrimental effect on schools which are attempting

to develop parental involvement. Other forms of funding were sourced by schools themselves, and only a limited number of schools identified these. 3.12 Future work All schools indicated that they would be undertaking work with parents in future. The type and duration of the work varied widely between schools. Again it should be noted that the survey was completed September 2007, in more favourable funding environment.

4. Recommendations 4.1 Programmes In order to sustain the variety and creativity of programmes being undertaken with parents it is essential that schools continue to be provided with the opportunity to develop programmes specific to their own needs. Schools would also benefit from structures being set in place that allow for sharing good practice. Additionally, these structures would also build in ongoing support for staff developing work with parents.

4.2 Facilities Where possible schools should take the opportunity to provide separate facilities for working with parents. This does not necessarily mean providing a purpose built room but where space allows an unused classroom may for example be made available for refurbishment. The provision of such a facility allows parents to have a sense of ownership and a greater sense of being valued.

4.3 Staff Schools would benefit from identifying a member of staff with responsibility for promoting parental involvement. This will raise the profile and value of the work. This will also allow for the work to become embedded within the school over a period of time rather than being seen as an ‘add on’.

4.4 Policy Developing a policy on parental involvement would see a whole school team approach to working with parents being implemented. This would provide a more appropriate, structured response and a strategy for engaging parents. This would also see responsibility for engaging parents as being a team responsibility rather than that of one or two individuals. A consistent approach is also more likely to be established.

4.5 Support To develop parent support programmes schools need various types of support. It is recommended that schools are provided with appropriate financial resources to kickstart this area of work. It should be noted that long term funding is required to sustain the impact and quality of the work. It is also recommended that schools are supported more strategically with training, ideas and professional support for staff.

4.6 Reducing Barriers Parental involvement programmes must take into account where parents are starting from. It is important that schools take the time to assess and develop the self confidence and skill base of parents before expecting them to become more fully engaged in supporting their children’s education.

4.7 Funding Funding for parent involvement programmes is adhoc, inconsistent and short term. This produces difficulties in sustaining effective programmes. It is therefore strongly recommended that BELB in partnership with the Department of Education NI develop a long term, equitable funding and support strategy for schools to develop parent support programmes.

Parental Involvement Questionnaire School Name: ___________________________________________________ 1. Communication Which of the following means of communication do you currently use with parents? School Newsletter Assemblies Phone calls Home Visits Meetings Other ( please state) _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 2. Involving Parents How is your school currently working to involve parents in the life of the school and in their children’s learning experiences? Assemblies Parents as volunteers PTA Whole school events (Concerts / Plays etc) Parents Evenings Parents and children together activities Sports Days Fundraising Other ( please state) _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 3. Assessing Parents Needs How do you currently find out what parents want / need?

Word of mouth Surveys Meetings Other ( please state) _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________

2 4. Parents as Learners

Do you offer any of the following courses to parents? Curriculum related courses (e.g. Read to Succeed) Numeracy Count it Right Literacy Leisure Courses Computer Courses Parents as Co- Educators Other ( please state) _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 5. Facilities Do you have separate facilities for working with parents? E.g Parents Room _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 6. Staff Does your school have a designated member of staff with responsibility for working with parents? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 7. Policy Does your school have a written policy on Parental Involvement? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________

3 8. Support

What support if any do you need to develop your work with parents? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 9. Benefits What do you think the benefits of Parental Involvement are for: The School: _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ The Parents: _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ The Children: _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 10. Barriers to Parental Involvement What do you think the Key Barriers to Parental Involvement are? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________

4 11. Reducing Barriers

What would reduce these barriers and make it easier for parents to be more involved in their children’s education? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 12. Funding Do you have funding to develop work with parents? If so, how is this work funded? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 13. Future Work What plans if any, do you have for developing work with parents? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 14. Any Other Comments _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________

Overall ResponsesQ.1 Communication

Means of communication schools use with parents

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20

40

60

80

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120

Home visits Assemblies Phone Calls Newsletter/Magazine Meetings

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Overall ResponsesQ.2 Involving parents

How schools currently involve parents in the life of the school and in their children's learning experiences

0

10

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60

70

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100

PTA Assemblies Parents &Children together

activities

Sports Days Parents Evenings Parents asvolunteers

Fundraising Whole schoolevents

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Overall ResponsesQ.3 Assessing parents needs

How schools find out what parents want / need

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90

Meetings Surveys Word of mouth

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Overall Responses Q.4 Parents as learners

Courses offered to parents

0

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10

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30

Parents as co-educators

Read to Suceed Literacy Computer Courses Numeracy Leisure Courses

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Overall ResponsesQ.5 Facilities

Schools with separate facilities for working with parents

45%

55%

Parents RoomNone

Overall ResponsesQ.6 Staff

Schools with a designated member of staff with responsibility for working with parents

24%

76%

YesNo

Overall ResponsesQ.7 Policy

Schools with a policy on parental involvement

24%

76%

YesNo

OVERALL RESPONSES

Q.8 SUPPORT

Support schools need to develop work with parents Number of

Responses (out of 114)

1. Funding 23 2. Ideas 12 3. Parent Support Officer 7 4. Staff training 4 5. Information on funding/raising 4 6. Sharing good practice 4 7. Space/facilities 4 8. Paid sub cover 3 9. Information on courses 2 10. Teachers time freed up 2 11. Resources (books) 2 12. Workshops 1 13. How to make parents aware of

workshops in the community 1 14. More accessible parent friendly support

packages on the curriculum areas 1 15. Networking 1 16. Support to make it part of extended

schools 1 17. Community support 1 18. BELB Officers attending parents

nights 1 19. Funding for staff to be released to work

with parents in the evening 1 20. Advertising post of Pupil Welfare

Auxiliary 1 21. Parenting classes 1 22. Transport 1 23. Phone advice 1 24. Peer support 1 25. Counselling Training 1 26. Guidance 1 27. List of agency contacts 1 28. Social worker based at school for family

support 1

OVERALL RESPONSES

BENEFITS

Q.9(a) Benefits of parental involvement for school

Number of Responses (out of 114)

1.

Good working relationships/partnership between school & home 37

2.

Opportunity to enhance pupil & parent learning 22

3. Adds support for what school offers 13 4. Parents contribute expertise 11 5. Greater understanding of children's family

needs/issues 10 6. Spare pair of hands 8 7. Enhances school community 6 8. Improved communication between school &

home 5 9. Fundraising 5 10. Raises aspirations/expectations 4 11. Feel good factor/good atmosphere 4 12. Children better behaved 4 13. School & teachers more accessible 3 14. Parents more aware of school aims 3 15. Improves school ethos 3 16. Good PR 3 17. Support to teaching & non teaching staff 2 18. School functions better 2 19. Parents learn to support children 2 20. Parents are less aggressive/confrontational 2 21. Issues more easily resolved 2 22. Enhances learning 2 23. More interested parents 1 24. whole picture of child gained 1 25. Trips can take place 1 26. School listens to parents 1 27. Parents appreciate being involved 1 28. Parents & school have same vision for children 1 29. Mutual respect between parents & school 1 30. More inclusive & collaborative school culture 1 31. More inclusive & collaborative school culture 1 32. More highly motivated children 1 33. More consistency in therapy goals being

achieved 1

Q.9(a) contd 34. Less fear for everyone 1 35. increases well being of children 1 36. Improves school sense of identity 1 37. Improved pupil home life 1 38. Identification & celebration of success 1 39. Holistic approach 1 40. Helps prepare children for nursery 1 41. Happier staff 1 42. Greater understanding of rights &

responsibilities 1 43. Gives parents sense of ownership of school 1 44. Fosters interest in children 1 45. Enables a more appropriate child centered

curriculum 1 46. Develops positive attitude to education 1 47. Common aims developed 1 48. Combats unemployment 1 49. Clear links with parents 1 50. Better relationship between parents & child 1 51. appreciation of wrap around care 1 52. Adds to life of school 1

OVERALL RESPONSES

BENEFITS

Q. 9(b) Benefits of parental involvement for parents


1. Parents feel valued 39 2. Increased involvement / interest in children's

learning 10 3. Greater awareness of education process 9 4. Less intimidated by school 7 5. Greater awareness of curriculum 7 6. Parents are aware of what is going on in school 7 7. Perceive themselves as educators in their children's

education 6 8. Feel part of school aims /policies/procedures 5 9. Better able to handle & manage their children 4 10. Parenting skills 3 11. Parents aspirations for their children increase 3 12. Develops good relationships with school staff 3 13. Support mechanism 3 14. Feel part of a team 2 15. Parents feel more able to ask for help 2 16. Well informed about children's progress 2 17. Increased confidence in dealing with & educating

children 2 18. Benefit from sharing experiences with other

parents 2 19. See value of education 2 20. Feel sense of ownership 2 21. Greater commitment & identification with school 2 22. Parents develop new skills 2 23. Parents contribute expertise 2 24. Greater awareness of advantage of continued

learning/become lifelong learners 2 25. Parents have confidence in school 2 26. More supportive of school 2 27. Improvement in health (Keep fit classes) 1 28. Support with medical conditions 1 29. Improvement of social&emotional impact of

diagnosis 1 30. Support in understanding learning difficulties 1 31. Better understanding of treatment 1 32. Builds trust 1

Q.9(b) cond 33. Happier parents 1 34. Access to specialist support & advice 1 35. Opportunity to participate, advise & influence

other parents 1 36. Realistic expectations of children 1 37. Know what's expected of them 1 38. Better informed 1 39. Opportunities to work closer with school 1 40. Helps school in a tangible way 1 41. Parent Support Officer directs parents to

employment /further education 1 42. Support theirs and others children 1 43. Fun & enjoyment 1 44. Parents are seen to promote ethos of schools to

children 1 45. More confident in dealing with homework 1 46. Previous negative experience of school broken down 1 47. Helps them understand children's work 1 48. Less them & us attitude 1 49. Gain greater understanding of children's needs 1 50. Clearer understanding of teachers role 1 51. Increased awareness of scope of work done in

schools 1 52. Contact with world of work 1 53. Promotes good practice at home 1 54. Education 1 55. Personal development 1 56. Gives insight into child's world 1 57. Make new friends 1 58. Understand jargon 1 59. Educated with regard to issues eg cyber bullying 1 60. Kept up to date 1 61. Greater understanding of importance of parents in

their children's education 1 62. Positive school experiences 1 63. Help with problems 1 64. Empowered 1 65. Gives confidence in what school is trying to achieve

for children 1 66. Feeling of working together 1 67. Gain understanding of school ethos 1 68. Lessens isolation & anxiety 1 69. Regular contact with therapy staff 1 70. Opportunity to receive advice & support 1 71. Can borrow books 1

Q.9(b) contd 72. Support network between parents & schools 1

OVERALL RESPONSES

BENEFITS

Q.9(c) Benefits of parental involvement for pupils

Number of Responses (out of

114) 1. See they are supported by home & school 26 2. Improved exam success / attainment 15 3. Continuity / consistent approach 12 4. Children feel secure 12 5. Increases self esteem 9 6. Children like parents being involved in their

learning 6 7. Positive parents role models 5 8. Develops stronger child & parent bond 5 9. Greater value put on education 5 10. School & home working together 4 11. Opportunity to demonstrate "school" skills to

parents 3 12. Increased level of attachment & engagement 3 13. More positive behaviour 3 14. Happier children 3 15. Raised expectations 2 16. Problems quickly resolved 2 17. Better attendance 2 18. Sense of belonging 2 19. Holistic picture of child by school & home benefits

child 2 20. School & children have same goals 1 21. Trust 1 22. Share school ethos 1 23. Relationship building 1 24. Parents value children's work 1 25. Gives a rounded experience firm educators &

parents 1 26. Parents can share in their challenges & successes 1 27. More understanding parents 1 28. Lessens possibility of mixed messages for children 1 29. Children see education as a life long process 1 30. Know there are many educators in their lives 1 31. Pride in their parents 1 32. Parents can meet their educational & emotional

needs 1 33. Better punctuality 1

Q.9(c) contd 34. Able to get help from parents 1 35. Comforting to see strengths of community 1

OVERALL RESPONSES

BARRIERS

Q.10 Key Barriers to parental involvement


1. Parents can't give time in school hours 46 2. Parents own negative experiences of school 35 3. Parents low self esteem / confidence 29 4. Lack of staff time 17 5. Lack of parental interest 17 6. Lack of funding 15 7. Staff attitudes 6 8. Childcare arrangements for younger children 4 9. Schools fear parent power 3 10. Lack of confidentiality 3 11. Transport 3 12. Cliques 2 13. Parents lack of belief in education 2 14. Social factors 2 15. Lack of information 2 16. Lack of teachers knowledge on how to communicate

with parents 2 17. Vetting procedures take time 2 18. Geography of school 2 19. Parents have emotional/mental health problems 2 20. Lack of a Parenting Coordinator 2 21. Parents being unreliable 1 22. School not valuing role/contribution of parents 1 23. Parents not adhering to school code of conduct 1 24. Unemployment trap 1 25. Poor attitudes to teachers by parents 1 26. Lack of understanding by parents of benefits of being

involved 1 27. Lack of parenting skills 1 28. Nursery school only has children for 1 year 1 29. Parents misconceptions 1 30. Lack of communication 1 31. Parents lack of recognition of their role in child's life 1

Q.10 contd 32. Parent evenings are too large a forum &

intimidating for parents 1 33. High percentages of children live outside area so this

makes it difficult for parents to be involved 1 34. Parents have limited knowledge of therapy & may

lack confidence to be involved 1 35. Working out & implementing a successful strategy 1 36. Inappropriate courses before relationships are

established 1 37. Parents unable to follow through on commitments 1 38. Child protection issues 1

OVERALL RESPONSES

BARRIERS

Q.11 Reducing Barriers


1. Funding 12 2. Facilities 8 3. Paid Parent Support Officer. Staff member 7 4. Social events 6 5. Develop parents understanding of what education

is about 4 6. Support network 4 7. Courses 4 8. Fun activities first 4 9. Open door policy 4 10. Time events that suit parents schedules 4 11. School must want parents to get involved 2 12. Encourage ownership of schools by parents 2 13. Relationship building 2 14. Consult with parents 2 15. Mix informal/education activities 2 16. Contact made for positive reasons 2 17. Facilities 2 18. Home school liaison 2 19. Run courses in a way that makes parents feel

welcome 2 20. Clear roles & responsibilities 2 21. Be parent friendly 2 22. Transport 2 23. Interviews taking place with a more experienced

colleague 1 24. Offer opportunities that involve parents working

with children 1 25. Personal contact (not just letters) 1 26. Time spent building consistent approach to

working with parents 1 27. Activities parents value & value & will become

involved with 1 28. Achieve a balance - this is & remains a school 1

Q.11 contd 29. Create better scope for involvement - especially

fathers 1 30. Treat parents with respect 1 31. Treat concerns seriously 1 32. Invitations from pupils 1 33. Dispel myths about what happens in schools 1 34. Help parents see relevance of involvement 1 35. Use venues out of school 1 36. Wider range of activities based on parent

feedback 1 37. Don't demand too much of parents 1 38. More time 1 39. Open Day 1 40. Workshops 1 41. Access to & involvement in school life 1 42. More outreach 1 43. appropriate facilities 1 44. Appropriate facilities 1 45. Put information in accessible format 1 46. Recognise parental contribution 1 47. Common touch 1 48. Knowledge of school ethos 1 49. Knowledge of Child Protection issues 1 50. Give parents adequate notice of events 1 51. Communicate from earliest stage 1 52. Less paper work for teachers 1 53. Information 1 54. Teacher training on working with parents 1 55. Non threatening environment 1 56. Increased parent understanding of what goes on

in school 1 57. Offer parents support 1 58. Planned programme 1 59. See parents as partners 1 60. Speed up vetting procedures 1 61. Regular parental contact with school 1 62. More advertising 1 63. Increase parents confidence 1 64. Make school part of community 1 65. Parental input into school policies 1 66. Drop in centre 1 67. Increase parents awareness of school culture & 1

procedure Q.11 contd 68. Information evenings 1 69. Involve community groups 1 70. Extended services 1 71. Extra teaching staff 1 72. Greater confidence on behalf of parents 1 73. Teachers could be more aware of how they are

perceived 1

Overall ResponsesQ.12(a) Schools with funding to develop work

44%

56%

YesNo

Overall ResponsesQ.12(b) Funding

How parental involvement is funded

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OVERALL RESPONSES

FUTURE WORK

Q.13 Plans for the Future


1. Courses 19 2. PTA events 8 3. Curriculum workshops 6 4. Parents as volunteers 6 5. Workshops 6 6. information evenings 4 7. Provide parents room 4 8. Community programmes 3 9. Employ PSP Officer 3 10. Engaging parents & children in activities 3 11. Parents in the classroom 3 12. Build relationships with parents 2 13. Fun activities 2 14. Lending library 2 15. Story sacks 2 16. Train classroom assistant/parent as

parent facilitator 2 17. Website 2 18. Acceleration groups 1 19. CDHN project 1 20. Celebrate children's achievements 1 21. Coffee mornings 1 22. Dads & lads group 1 23. Develop links with secondary school 1 24. Developing school policies 1 25. Discussion forum 1 26. EAL support 1 27. Expand mother & toddler group 1 28. Family days 1 29. Friends of school society 1 30. Home - School learning partnerships 1 31. Inputs by O.T & Speech Therapist 1 32. Liaise with community education worker 1

Q.13 contd 33. Link with Belfast Metropolitan College 1 34. Multi cultural events 1 35. Nurture groups 1 36. Occupational therapy 1 37. Open school to accommodate groups in

evenings 1 38. Parents programme 1 39. Parents questionnaire 1 40. Parents week event 1 41. Planning of outdoor environment 1 42. Provide childcare 1 43. Release teacher to work with parents 1 44. School anniversary celebration 1 45. Taster sessions 1 46. Use of parents as interpreters 1 47. Visit other parents groups 1

Nursery ResponsesQ.1 Communication


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Nursery ResponsesQ2. Involving Parents

How schools are currently working to include parents in the life of the school and in their children's learning experiences

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Fund Raising Parents & Children togetheractivities

Parents as Volunteers Parents Evenings Whole School Events

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Nursery ResponsesQ.3 Assessing parents needs


65

70

75

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85

90

Meetings Surveys Word of Mouth

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Nursery ResponsesQ.4 Parents as learners


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Leisure courses Literacy Numeracy Parents as co-educators Read to Succeed

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Nursery ResponsesQ.5 Facilities


67%

33%

NoneParents Room

Nursery ResponsesQ.6 Staff


59%

41%

NoYes

Nursery ResponsesQ.7 Policy


50%50%NoYes

NURSERY RESPONSES

SUPPORT

Q8. Support schools need to develop work with parents


1. Funding 8 2. Information 2 3. Motivating Parents 2 4. Parent Support Officer 2 5. Practical Support 2 6. Sub cover 1 7. Space 1 8. Ideas 1 9. Time 1 10. Parents room 1

NURSERY RESPONSES

BENEFITS

Q.9(a) Benefits of parental involvement for school Number of Responses

(out of 27) 1. Partnership between school & parents 8 2. School is part of community 6 3. School is supported 4 4. Extra bodies in school 3 5. Fundraising opportunities 2 6. Better insight into child's needs 2 7. Builds school reputation 2 8. Promotes school ethos 2 9. Understanding of school policies 2 10. Parents feel welcome 1 11. Child centred curriculum 1 12. Promotes parents as child’s first educators 1 13. School functions better 1 14. Improved pupil home life 1 15. Broadens expertise 1 16. Increases well being of children 1 17. Wrap around care appreciated 1 18. Parents pro active in education 1 19. Helps prepare children of nursery 1 20. Better atmosphere 1 21. Learning is reinforced 1 22. Increased expectations 1 23. Breaks down negative perceptions of

teachers 1

NURSERY RESPONSES

BENEFITS

Q.9(b) Benefits of parental involvement for parents

Number of Responses

(out of 27) 1. Builds self esteem / confidence 12 2. Better understand of education process 9 3. Aware of role as educators 7 4. Education / Qualification 3 5. Good relationship with staff 2 6. Positive role model 2 7. Part of school community 2 8. Better able to support children 2 9. Parenting skills 2 10. Contact with world of work 1 11. Promotes good practice at home 1 12. New friends 1 13. Insight into child's world 1 14. Support 1 15. Understand policies & procedures 1 16. New interests 1 17. Improved expectations 1

NURSERY RESPONSES

BENEFITS

Q.9(c)Benefits of parental involvement for pupils Number of Responses

(out of 27) 1. Continuity between home & school 6 2. Feel safe 6 3. Positive attitude to school 4 4. See parents as role model 4 5. Improved confidence 3 6. Work is valued 2 7. Happy children 2 8. Better educational outcomes 1 9. More understanding parents 1 10. Gain rounded educational experience 1 11. Feel supported 1

Nursery Responses

BARRIERS

Q.10 Key barriers to parental involvement

Numbers of Responses (out of 27)

1. Working parents 12 2. Parents lack confidence 9 3. Lack of funding 5 4. Parents negative experience of education 5 5. Lack of facilities 4 6. Unwilling staff 2 7. Lack of staff time 2 8. Childcare 2 9. School don't value parents role 1 10. Cliques 1 11. Unreliable parents 1 12. Parents don't adhere to school code of

conduct 1 13. Mental health issues 1 14. Lack of Parent Worker 1 15. Working out strategy 1 16. Teachers lack knowledge how to

communicate with parents 1 17. Them & us syndrome 1 18. Parents live outside area 1 19. Lack of parental interest 1 20. Limited time in nursery 1 21. Parents lack recognition of importance of

their role 1 22. Vetting procedures take time 1

NURSERY RESPONSES

BARRIERS

Q.11 Reducing Barriers Number of Responses

(out of 27) 1. Funding 5 2. Parent Worker/Teacher 4 3. Friendly environment 3 4. Take interest in parents 3 5. Parents room 2 6. Social events 2 7. Education 1 8. Less paperwork Information 1 9. Teacher Training 1 10. Increased parents awareness of what

happens in school 1 11. Childcare facilities 1 12. Support network 1 13. Booklets on parents role 1 14. Partnership with parents 1 15. Speed up vetting procedures 1 16. Parental contact with school 1 17. Advertising 1

Nursery ResponsesQ.12(a) Schools with funding to develop work

45%

55%

NoYes

Nursery ResponsesQ.12 (b) How parental involvement is funded

79%

21%

Extended SchoolsRenewing Communities

NURSERY RESPONSES

Q.13 Plans for future work

Number of Responses

(out of 27) 1. Parents as volunteers 3 2. PTA 3 3. Build relationships 2 4. Courses 2 5. Language Communication Skills

Programme 2 6. Parents in classroom 2 7. Provide parents room 2 8. Story sacks 2 9. Parents as readers 1 10. Lending Library 1 11. Train classroom assistant as parent

facilitator 1 12. Work with community group 1 13. Aspire project 1 14. Parents evenings 1 15. Visit other centres 1 16. Curriculum workshop 1 17. Suggestions from parents 1

Primary ResponsesQ.1 Communication


0

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Newsletter Meetings Phone Calls Assemblies Home visits

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Primary ResponsesQ.2 Involving Parents

How schools currently involve parents in the life of the school and in their children's learning experiences

0

10

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50

60

70

80

90

100

Whole SchoolEvents

Parents asVolunteers

Fund Raising Parents Evenings Sports Day Assemblies PTA

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Primary ResponsesQ.3 Assessing parents needs


68

70

72

74

76

78

80

82

84

Word of Mouth Meetings Surveys

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Primary ResponsesQ.4 Parents as learners


0

5

10

15

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25

30

35

Literacy Numeracy Read to Succeed Computer Courses Parents as co-educators

Leisure courses

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Primary ResponsesQ.5 Facilities


53%

47% YesNo

Primary ResponsesQ.6 Staff


57%

43%

NoYes

Primary Responses Policy

Q.7 schools with a policy on parental involvement

13%

87%

NoYes

PRIMARY RESPONSES

SUPPORT

Q8. Support needed to develop work with parents


1. Funding 9 2. Ideas 7 3. None 5 4. More time for dedicated teacher 4 5. Training 3 6. support from BELB officers 3 7. Mobile Classroom 3 8. Good practice sharing 2 9. Contacts 2 10. EAL Parent Support 2 11. Creche 2 12. Personnel 2 13. Finance training 1 14. Summary of courses 1 15. Making it part of extended schools 1 16. Paid sub cover 1 17. Community support 1 18. Workshops 1 19. Advice 1 20. Information 1 21. Support from senior management 1 22. Tutors 1 23. Parent friendly support packages on

curriculum 1 24. Planning 1

PRIMARY RESPONSES

BENEFITS



1. Partnership between parents & school 30 2. Spare pair of hands 5 3. Less aggressive parents/ issues resolved 4 4. School supported 4 5. Parents contribute expertise 4 6. Better school results 4 7. Improved communication between school &

home 4 8. Parents feel valued 3 9. parents more aware of school aims 3 10. Parents learn to support children 3 11. teachers more accessible/approachable 3 12. Better understanding of issues relating to

family 3 13. Children's work improves 3 14. Enhances learning 3 15. More aware of parents requirements 2 16. Fundraising 2 17. Stable learning environment 2 18. School vision shared 2 19. Develops learning community 2 20. Deeper understanding & commitment 1 21. Develops accountability of school 1 22. Improved study ethos 1 23. Increases strength of school community 1 24. Fosters interest in children 1 25. Parents gain insight how school works 1 26. Highly motivated children 1 27. More interested parents 1 28. Better parent - child relationship 1 29. Feel good factor 1 30. Raised aspirations 1 31. School becomes part of community 1 32. Inclusive school culture 1 33. Good PR 1

Q.9contd 34. Friendly atmosphere 1 35. Improves school ethos 1 36. Happier staff 1 37. Trips can take place 1 38. Celebration success 1 39. Understanding rights & responsibilities 1 40. Promotes learning for life 1 41. Children better behaved 1 42. School runs better 1 43. Improved atmosphere 1

PRIMARY RESPONSES

BENEFITS

Q.9(b)Benefits of parental involvement for parents Number of Responses

(out of 60) 1. Feel valued 28 2. Support on how to help children learn 21 3. Better understanding of education

process 11 4. aware of what's going on in school 6 5. Less imitidated by school 6 6. Gain qualifications 3 7. Understand school policies 3 8. Better educated 2 9. New skills 2 10. Increases aspirations for children 2 11. Appreciate life long learning 2 12. Fun 1 13. Parenting skills 1 14. Accept school ethos/aims 1 15. Get to know school staff 1 16. Happier parents 1 17. Have confidence in school 1 18. Become partners in education 1 19. Realise limits of working alone 1 20. Realistic expectations 1 21. Feel part of child's education 1 22. Know what's expected of them 1 23. Negative experience of education removed 1 24. Identify with school 1 25. Understand children's work 1 26. Gain support 1 27. Improvement in health 1 28. Less them & us attitude 1 29. Understand teachers role 1 30. Contribute to society 1

PRIMARY RESPONSES

BENEFITS



1. School - home partnership 8 2. Happier children 8 3. Better attainment 6 4. Get help with homework 5 5. Value education 4 6. Stronger parent- child bond 4 7. Feel secure 4 8. See life long learning 3 9. Child is supported 3 10. Gain confidence 3 11. Improved behaviour 2 12. Motivated to learn 2 13. Engage better 2 14. Better attendance 2 15. Increased learning opportunities 1 16. Better home - school communication 1 17. Can show off school work 1 18. Consistency 1 19. Trust 1 20. Punctuality 1 21. Emotional needs met 1 22. Know they have more than one educator 1 23. Positive role models 1 24. Can get help from parents 1 25. Raised expectations 1 26. Receive holistic education 1 27. Problems quickly resolved 1 28. Parents gain realistic expectations of child 1

PRIMARY RESPONSES

BARRIERS



1. Parents can't give time during school hours 21

2. Parents lack of confidence 21 3. Parents previous negative experience of

school 14 4. Lack of parental interest 13 5. Lack of facilities 6 6. Teachers attitudes 5 7. Funding 4 8. Danger of parent power 3 9. Teachers pressurised 3 10. Parents attitudes to teachers 1 11. Parents don't realise benefits 1 12. Lack of confidentiality 1 13. Parents don't live locally 1 14. Lack of parenting skills 1 15. No publicity 1 16. Parents mental health problems 1 17. Parents misconceptions 1 18. Lack of communication 1 19. Them & us attitude 1 20. Lack of co-ordinator 1 21. Relationships not built 1 22. Child protection issues 1 23. Unwelcoming ethos 1

PRIMARY RESPONSES

BARRIERS



1. Funding 8 2. Social events 6 3. Parent Support Officer 4 4. Facilities 4 5. Open door policy 3 6. Creche 2 7. Courses 2 8. Consult parents 2 9. Build relationship 2 10. Workshops 1 11. Use venues outside of school 1 12. Time events to suit parents 1 13. Support groups 1 14. Recognise parents contribution 1 15. Provide information in accessible format 1 16. Provide balance between running school &

supporting parents 1 17. Programme to develop parents talents 1 18. Parents & child activities 1 19. Outreach 1 20. Open days 1 21. More time 1 22. Make contacts for positive reasons 1 23. Knowledge of school ethos 1 24. Interviews with more experienced

colleagues 1 25. Inputs from outside agencies 1 26. Inform parents of benefits of involvement 1 27. Home-school liaison 1 28. Flexible timetable 1 29. Dispel myths abbot what happens in school 1 30. Develop parents understanding of

education 1 31. Designated teacher 1 32. Communication from outset 1 33. Clear roles 1 34. Activities parents will value 1 35. Activities for fathers 1

Primary Responses Funding

Q.12 (a) Schools with funding to develop work

50%50%NoYes

Primary Responses Funding

Q.12(b) How parental involvement is funded

62%

38%

Extended SchoolsRenewing Communities

PRIMARY RESPONSES

Q.13 Plans for the future


1. Courses 7 2. General activity workshops 3 3. Parent & Child activities 2 4. Employ Parents Worker 2 5. Develop parents room 2 6. Volunteers in playground 1 7. Use of church hall 1 8. Train parents as facilitators 1 9. Reading workshops 1 10. Reading workshop 1 11. PTA events 1 12. Provide practical resources 1 13. Parents questionnaire 1 14. Parents as volunteers 1 15. Parents as interpreters 1 16. Parent programme 1 17. Parent - child art project 1 18. Nurture groups 1 19. Night classes 1 20. Multi cultural events 1 21. Mother & Toddler groups 1 22. Link with local secondary school 1 23. Link with Belfast Metropolitan College 1 24. Involve parents in celebrating children's

achievements 1 25. Inputs from O.T. /Nurse 1 26. Home - school learning partnership 1 27. Fun activities 1 28. Friends of School Society 1 29. English language classes 1 30. EAL support 1 31. Designate teacher to work with parents 1 32. Curricular Workshop 1 33. Community Programme 1 34. Coffee mornings 1 35. Child care provision 1 36. CDHN Project 1 37. Approaches to learning 1 38. Acceleration groups 1

Post Primary ResponsesQ.1 Communication


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Assemblies Home visits Phone Calls Newsletter Meetings

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Post Primary ResponsesQ.2 Involving Parents

How schools are currently working to include parents in the life of the school and in their children's learning experiences

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Parents Evenings Parent & childrentogether events

Assemblies Sports Day PTA Volunteers Fundraising Whole schoolevents

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Post Primary Responses Assessing Parents Needs

Q.3 How school find out what parents want / need

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90


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Post Primary Responses Parents as Learners

Q.4 Courses offered to parents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

Computer Courses Leisure courses Parents as co-educators

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Post Primary Responses Facilities

Q.5 Schools with separate facilities for working with parents

50%50%NoneParents Room

Post Primary Responses Staff

Q.6 Schools with a designated member of staff with responsibility for working with parents

62%

38%

NoYes

Post Primary Responses Q.7 Policy


90%

10%

NoYes

POST PRIMARY RESPONSES

SUPPORT

Q.8 Support schools need to develop work with parents


1. Funding 4 2. Ideas 2 3. Board officers attending parents

/information nights 2 4. Parent Support Officer 2 5. Fund staff to work in evenings with

parents 1 6. Create awareness of need 1 7. Examples of good practice 1 8. Support with parenting classes 1


BENEFITS



1. Greater understanding of pupils needs 2 2. Improved communication 1 3. Parents see issues school deals with 1 4. Transparency 1 5. Less fear for everyone 1 6. Parents appreciate involvement 1 7. Teachers accessible 1 8. Problems addressed quickly 1 9. Better behaved children 1 10. Improved sense of identity 1 11. Higher expectations 1 12. Parents can prepare children for learning 1 13. Benefits from expertise 1 14. Immeasurable 1 15. Improved standards 1 16. Partnership 1 17. Good PR 1 18. Policies supported 1


BENEFITS



1. Increased confidence to support child's learning 6

2. Sense of self worth / belonging 4 3. Raised awareness of education issues 2 4. Share experience with other parents 2 5. Included in children's education 2 6. Positive school experiences 1 7. Help with problems 1 8. Empowered 1 9. Study advice 1 10. Less intimidated by school 1 11. Sense of ownership 1 12. Understand school ethos 1 13. Overview of child's education 1 14. Understand jargon 1 15. Educated on bullying issues 1 16. Kept up to date 1 17. Extra support 1 18. Confidence in school 1 19. Feeling of working together 1 20. See value of education 1


BENEFITS



1. See they are supported by school and parents 5

2. Improved exam success 3 3. Consistent approach to discipline and

education 2 4. Stability 2 5. Sense of belonging 2 6. Aware of value being placed on education

by school & home 1 7. Better learning 1 8. Holistic picture of child gained by home

and school 1 9. Relationship building 1 10. Improved behaviour 1 11. Better attitude 1 12. Share school ethos 1 13. Good self esteem 1


BARRIERS



1. Parents lack confidence 5 2. Lack of parents time 5 3. Parents negative experience of school 4 4. Lack of teachers time 4 5. Schools intimidating 2 6. Lack of parents interest in education 2 7. Funding 2 8. Lack of parents aspirations 1 9. Negative perceptions of teachers 1 10. Vetting takes too long 1 11. Parents attitudes 1 12. School location 1 13. Welfare issues 1 14. Lack of information 1 15. Unemployment trap 1


BARRIERS



1. Meeting group 4 2. Suitable times for meetings 2 3. Make school part of community 1 4. Social events 1 5. Courses 1 6. Share good news about children 1 7. Drop in centre 1 8. Home visits 1 9. Inform parents of school procedures 1 10. Information evenings 1 11. Use community group as third party 1 12. Non threatening activities 1 13. Funded parent programme 1 14. Extended services 1 15. Extra teaching staff 1 16. Increase parents confidence 1 17. Teachers being more understanding of how

they are perceived 1

Post Primary Responses Q.12(a) Funding

Schools with funding to develop work

83%

17%

NoYes


FUNDING

Q.12(b) How this is funded

Number of responses (out of 20)

1. LMS 1 2. Full Service School (DENI) 1 3. Extended Schools 2


FUTURE WORK


Number of Responses (out of 20 )

1. PTA 2 2. 50th anniversary of school 1 3. Barnardos "Parents Matter Course" 1 4. Maths support for parents of children

who have difficulty in this area 1 5. Parents input into school policies 1 6. Social activities 1 7. Information evenings 1 8. Options days 1 9. Parent - Staff information days 1 10. Website 1 11. Dads & Lads group 1 12. Family Learning Programme 1

Special School ResponsesQ.1 Communication


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Assemblies Phone Calls Newsletter Meetings

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Special School Responses Involving Parents

Q.2 How schools are currently working to include parents in the life of the school and in their children's learning experiences

0

20

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Assemblies Fundraising Parent & childrentogether events

ParentsEvenings/Days

Sports Day Volunteers Whole schoolevents

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Special School Responses Assessing parents needs

Q.3 How schools find out what parents want / need

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SPECIAL SCHOOL RESPONSES

PARENTS AS LEARNERS

Q.4 Courses offered to parents Number of responses

(out of 7) 1. Read to Succeed 2 2. The Play Experience 1 3. Numeracy 1 4. Count it Right 1 5. AAC Training 1 6. Literacy 1 7. Language Development 1 8. Computer Courses 1 9. Parent as Co-educators 1 10. Communication 1 11. RSE 1 12. Challenging Behaviour 1 13. Sleep Programme 1

Special School Responses Facilities

Q.5 Schools with separate facilities for working

38%

62%

NoYes

Special School Responses Staff

Q.6 Schools with a designated member of staff with responsibility for working with parents

29%

71%

NoYes

Special School Responses Policy

Q.7 Schools with a policy on parental involvement

28%

72%

NoYes


SUPPORT

Q.8. Support schools need to develop work with parents


1. Agency contacts 1 2. Assistance for parents with transport 1 3. Counselling training 1 4. Parent Support Worker 1 5. Peer support 1 6. Phone advice 1 7. Sharing knowledge / good practice 1 8. Social worker based at school 1 9. Staff cover 1


BENEFITS



1. Regular exchange of information 1 2. More consistency in therapy goal being

achieved 1 3. Support for work of school 1 4. Fund raising 1 5. Sense of belonging created 1 6. Develops a community 1 7. Skills & knowledge shared 1 8. Teacher - Parent partnership 1 9. Parents have knowledge of school policies 1 10. Mutual respect 1 11. School has whole picture of child 1 12. Common aims developed 1


BENEFITS



1. Advice & Support 2 2. Feel valued 2 3. Breaks isolation/meet other parents 1 4. Can borrow books 1 5. Contact with Therapy Staff 1 6. Improvement of social & emotional impact of

diagnosis 1 7. Influence other parents 1 8. See what school can do 1 9. Show interest in children's learning 1 10. Support network between home & school 1


BENEFITS



1. Benefit from collaborative approach 2 2. Can show skills to parents 2 3. Continuity / consistent approach 1 4. Increased self worth 1 5. Know parents & school are working together 1 6. More rounded education 1 7. Parents & school have same goals 1 8. Positive attitude to school 1 9. Support 1


BARRIERS



1. School location 5 2. Transport 4 3. Lack of parental interest 3 4. Parents lack of confidence 3 5. Parents work commitments 3 6. Childcare 2 7. Lack of parents time 2 8. Breakdown in home -school relationship 1 9. Formal appointments 1 10. No daily contact 1 11. Parents have had negative experience of

education 1 12. Unavailability of staff 1 13. Variety of Education & Library Boards 1


BARRIERS



1. Financial Support for parents 3 2. Convenient times to meet 2 3. Transport 2 4. Creche 1 5. Encourage ownership of school by parents 1 6. Greater sharing of information by school 1 7. Home - School Liaison Officer 1 8. Informal sessions 1 9. Mutual respect 1 10. Whole Family Events 1

Special School Responses Funding

Q.12(a) Schools with funding to develop work

57%

43%

NoYes

Special School ResponsesFunding

Q.12(b) How work is funded

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

BELB CYP Funding Renewing Communities STAFF - Parent Fundraising

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1. Curriculum information sessions 2 2. INCAS Assessment 1 3. Speech & Language workshops 1 4. ICT Training sessions 1 5. Occupational Therapy 1 6. Makaton workshops 1 7. Parental involvement in therapy sessions 1 8. Survey 1 9. Website focus group 1 10. Parents Week Events 1 11. Discussion Forum 1 12. Parents participation in Nursery

Provision 1 13. Science & Maths experience 1

List of Contributing Schools

1 Aquinas Grammar School 2 Avoniel Primary School 3 Ballygolan Primary School 4 Ballysillan Primary School 5 Balmoral High School 6 Beechfield Primary School 7 Belfast Boys’ Model School 8 Ben Madigan Preparatory School 9 Bethlehem Nursery School 10 Blackmountain Primary School 11 Bloomfield Collegiate School 12 Blythefield Primary School 13 Brefne Nursery School 14 Bunscoil an tsleibhne Dhuibh 15 Bunscoil Bheann Mhadagain 16 Bunscoil Mhic Reachtain 17 Campbell College Junior School 18 Carr’s Glen Primary School 19 Castle High School 20 Cathedral Nursery School 21 Christian Brothers School 22 Clarawood School 23 Corpus Christi College 24 Cranmore Integrated Primary School 25 Currie Primary School 26 De La Salle College 27 Dominican College 28 Donegall Road Primary School 29 Downey House Preparatory School 30 Edenbrooke Primary School 31 Edenderry Nursery School 32 Edmund Rice Primary School 33 Elmgrove Primary School 34 Euston Street Primary School 35 Fane Street Primary School 36 Fleming Fulton School 37 Forge Integrated Primary School 38 Forth River Primary School

39 Gaelscoil na bhFal 40 Glenbank Nursery School 41 Glendhu Nursery School 42 Glenwood Primary School 43 Glenveagh School 44 Greenwood House Assessment Centre 45 Greenwood Primary School 46 Grosvenor Grammar School 47 Grove Primary School 48 Harberton School 49 Harmony Primary School 50 Holy Child Nursery School 51 Holy Child Primary School 52 Holy Cross Girls’ Primary School 53 Holy Cross Nursery School 54 Holy Family Primary School 55 Holy Rosary Nursery School 56 Holy Rosary Primary School 57 Hope Nursery School 58 Inchmarlo Preparatory School 59 Knocknagoney Primary School 60 Little Flower Girls’ School 61 Malvern Primary School 62 Matt Talbot Nursery School 63 McArthur Nursery School 64 Mercy Primary School 65 Mitchell House School 66 New Lodge Nursery School 67 Orangefield High School 68 Orangefield Primary School 69 Our Lady of Mercy Sec School 70 Our Lady’s Nursery School 71 Rathmore Grammar School 72 Ravenscroft Nursery School 73 Rosetta Primary School 74 Sandbrooke Nursery School 75 Seaview Primary School 76 Shaftesbury Nursery School 77 Springfield Primary School 78 St Aidan’s CBPS

79 St Bernadette’s Nursery School 80 St Bernadette’s Primary School 81 St Clare’s Nursery School 82 St Dominic’s High School 83 St Francis de Sales School 84 St Gemma’s High School 85 St Joseph’s (Holland Drive) Primary School 86 St Joseph’s Primary School (Slate Street) 87 St Kevin’s Primary School 88 St Malachy’s College 89 St Malachy’s Primary School 90 St Martin’s Nursery School 91 St Mary’s Grammar School 92 St Mary’s Nursery School 93 St Matthew’s Primary School 94 St Michael’s Primary School 95 St Michael’s Nursery School 96 St Oliver Plunkett Primary School 97 St Patrick’s College 98 St Paul’s Nursery School 99 St Paul’s Primary School 100 St Peter’s Nursery School 101 St Peter’s Primary School 102 St Rose’s High School 103 St Teresa’s Nursery School 104 St Teresa’s Primary School 105 St Therese of Lisieux Primary School 106 Stranmillis Primary School 107 Strandtown Primary School 108 Strathearn Grammar School 109 Suffolk Primary School 110 Sydenham Infants Primary School 111 Taughmonagh Primary School 112 Tudor Lodge Nursery School 113 Victoria College Preparatory School 114 Victoria Nursery School

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