A brochure and accompanying DVD developed with
Glebe School and the Canons Cluster project
The Parent Ambassador initiative started in 2007, following the identification of the need to improve links with parents, particularly those from minority groups whose children were most at risk of underachieving. There was a shared feeling that whilst schools were generally effective at welcoming parents into the school, in terms of consultation they werent always successful in making contact with certain groups of parents. It was clear that in order to meet the objectives of the Every Child Matters agenda, some communities were in need of support to enable them to offer their opinions and ask questions.
The Canons Cluster Project addresses this need. The cluster is made up of nine schools (7 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 1 special school) which work collaboratively to deliver extended services in an area with high levels of deprivation.
This brochure and DVD set takes you through the project, outlining the aims and looking at various case studies as the project developed.
For
organisations wishing to enquire about developing their own Parent
Ambassador information,
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The principle aims of the parent ambassador project were to:
Promote community cohesion by supporting families with integration
Encourage parental
involvement in childrens education amongst families with insufficient
English to
communicate effectively with the school
Involve parents in all
aspects of school life through an understanding of the British education
system, school
policies and practice
Raise awareness of extended services within the population of the school and cluster
Facilitate meaningful consultations on extended services, school improvement etc.
Provide a contact point for outside groups to approach in order to recruit for Family Learning, ESOL classes, preschool provision etc.
Address specific needs with individual families
Empower parents by presenting themselves as positive role models from their communities in terms of good practice and personal development.
The brochure includes:
Establishing the Parent Ambassador Initiative
The Role of the Parent Ambassador
Training
The Impact of the Parent Ambassador Initiative
Impact on Children
The Way Forward for the Parent Ambassador Initiative
Priced at just £29.95 + VAT for the brochure and DVD, this is an invaluable tool for anyone wanting to know more details about this approach and to help others who might be developing their own project.
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