Parent Engagement Strategy

At St Gabriel’s, we recognise that effective partnerships between school and home are essential to pupil success. Research consistently shows that children achieve more when parents and carers are actively involved in their education.

Our Parent Engagement Strategy is designed to create strong, positive relationships with families, ensuring that parents feel informed, confident, and supported in helping their children thrive both academically and personally.

 

Our Aims

Through our parent engagement work, we aim to:

• Build strong partnerships between parents, carers, and school staff

• Ensure parents are well informed about their child’s progress and development

• Provide parents with the knowledge and resources to support learning at home

• Create opportunities for parents to actively participate in school life

• Support families to help pupils develop confidence, resilience, and positive attitudes to learning

 

Communication and Partnership

We are committed to maintaining clear, consistent, and open communication with parents and carers.

We do this through:

• Regular school updates on social media

• School communication emails

• Parents’ evenings

• Teacher communication through email or scheduled meetings

• A welcoming open-door approach for parents who wish to discuss their child’s needs

We believe that honest and respectful communication builds trust and strengthens our school community.

 

Supporting Learning at Home

We actively support parents to help their children succeed in learning beyond the classroom.

This includes:

• Phonics and early reading workshops

• Guidance on supporting reading at home

• Maths information sessions for parents

• Homework guidance and curriculum information

• Access to online learning platforms and resources

By supporting parents with practical strategies, we help ensure children develop strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, and independent learning.

 

Involving Parents in School Life

We encourage parents and carers to become active members of our school community through:

• School assemblies and performances

• Curriculum events and workshops

• Parent coffee mornings

• School celebrations and special events

• Opportunities to support trips and school activities

These experiences help build a strong sense of belonging and community for pupils and families.

 

Supporting Families

We understand that every family’s circumstances are different. Our school works closely with parents to provide support where needed, including:

• Guidance from pastoral and safeguarding staff

• Support for attendance and wellbeing

• Links with external support services

• Advice and support during key transitions

Our goal is to ensure that every family feels supported, respected, and valued within our school community.

 

Our Commitment

At St Gabriel’s, we are committed to ensuring that parents are true partners in their child’s education. By working together, we can create a nurturing environment where every pupil feels supported, confident, and ready to achieve their full potential.