Recently I volunteered on one of our programmes that supports parents to engage in their children’s learning. Speaking to the mums and dads about their own experience of school, it was clear that it wasn’t always positive. And, even now, those memories and feelings made parents feel uncomfortable about engaging with their children’s school. It was something that they were working hard to get over.
That’s why it’s so good to see the findings of a new study commissioned by the Social Mobility Commission, which reveals just how effective programmes are when they give parents the skills and confidence to help support their children's learning. Teachers, nursery staff, support workers and charities who work with parents day to day know this from experience. Importantly, the academic evidence base backs this up, strengthening our commitment to this approach.
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