Effective Parental Engagement with Rachel Macfarlane Spring 27

School leaders are invited to a practical, insight‑rich session exploring what high‑quality parental engagement really looks like in light of the White Paper’s raised expectations. With a focus on developing a coherent whole‑school strategy, the session will unpack clear communication standards, meaningful opportunities for parents to participate in school life, and effective support for home learning. Facilitated by Rachel Macfarlane, this event blends evidence, real‑world examples, and contributions from Surrey leaders who are modelling exceptional practice.

This session will cover:

• A belief in the vital role parents play as partners in learning, and the importance of building trust, clarity, and shared purpose between home and school
• Knowledge of effective, evidence‑informed approaches to communication, parental involvement, and supporting learning beyond the classroom
• Teaching and leadership practices that create consistent, inclusive, and proactive engagement with families, ensuring all parents – especially those less confident or harder to reach – feel valued and able to contribute to their child’s success

The intended impact on practice:

• Leaders develop coherent, evidence‑informed parental engagement strategies aligned with the White Paper’s expectations
• Staff adopt clearer, more consistent communication and relational practices that strengthen trust and partnership with all families
• Schools implement structured opportunities for parents to engage in school life and support learning at home, leading to more inclusive and effective collaboration

Intended improvements for pupils:

• Improved attendance, engagement, and confidence for all pupils through stronger, more consistent home-school partnerships
• Enhanced progress, wellbeing, and readiness for learning as parents feel better equipped to support learning at home and more connected to school life
• Robust evaluation of impact using attendance data, pupil voice and progress measures, to ensure parental engagement strategies lead to sustained, equitable improvement

Pricing

Subscriber price: £150
Non Subscriber price: £187.50