Together with children, parents & families

Involving service users in the design and delivery of interventions makes the intervention more likely to engage those who most need support. The expertise and knowledge held by parents and families should be respected, and their capacity to share responsibility should be recognised and nurtured.

Engaging parents in interventions to support their child’s development is particularly crucial, as highlighted within the Early Years theme. The role of meaningful participation is highlighted throughout the knowledge base – especially in terms of the Youth theme and the Disability theme.

 

C4EO Research Reviews relevant to this area include:

Early Years

Young children’s education can be supported directly through helping parents understand the importance of learning at home.

Disability

Families’ choice is critical to achieving successful differentiated provision for a diverse population.

Vulnerable (Looked After) Children

Foster carers must be involved in school life in order to support the learning of the young people in their care. Birth parents and families play an important role in the lives of looked-after children and young people, including their education.

Child Poverty

Children young people and families must be included in the development of a vision and strategy for addressing child poverty.

Schools and communities

The home learning environment is critical for improving children’s educational progress in school.

Families, Parent and Carers

Schools-based interventions for parents improve the educational attainment of their children.