Working Together with Parents: Parents & Carers as Partners

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28/01/2025
08:30-12:00
EMAT Training Hub
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Working Together with Parents: Parent & Carers as Partners led by Hannah Hall

This session is brought to you by Gateway Alliance, working in partnership with the East Midlands Academy Trust.

Overview:

Calling all Senior Leaders!

Are you finding home-school relationships becoming more and more challenging?

Are you struggling to get parents to engage and support your culture?

Are you wanting to improve your skills in having difficult conversations with parents?

With the latest evidence suggesting that there is a decrease in teachers’ confidence in dealing with parents and an increase in reports of abuse of school staff by parents (Teacher Tapp – Feb 2024) join us for this invaluable opportunity to focus on building effective partnerships between schools and parents/carers, which will enhance the educational experience and outcomes for children. During this session we will:

  • Explore how to create a ‘Relationship Policy’ which will establish the foundational values, roles, expectations, communication strategies and behaviours necessary to build trusting and productive partnerships with parents and carers.
  • Look at the practicalities of implementation planning, leveraging the latest guidance from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF). With a focus on parental partnership, participants will learn to integrate this guidance into staff induction processes, CPD and the creation of a parent partnership handbook.
  • Look at the importance of weaving parental engagement into the curriculum and broader educational outcomes.
  • Provide you with the confidence and tools you need to be better prepared to handle tricky conversations, how these might be best structured and look at some scripts to handle sensitive topics and discuss difficult situations.

DATE: Tuesday 28th January 2025 (NEW DATE)

TIME: 08:30-12:00 – followed by LUNCH and networking

VENUE: East Midlands Academy Trust, Pyramus House, Roman Way, Grange Park, Northampton, NN4 5EA

COST: £115 £65 per person – SPECIAL OFFER

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If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact us on 02476 347697 or email: info@gatewayalliance.co.uk

Hannah is a highly experienced School Improvement Adviser, Coach, and Trainer with over 20 years in education, specializing in behaviour, SEMH, and SEND. Her collaborative work with schools, local authorities, and trusts—recognized by Ofsted and Estyn—has driven impactful, sustainable improvements in school culture, behaviour, and wellbeing outcomes for students. Known for her engaging and empathetic style, Hannah combines her practical experience with strategic insights to support schools in achieving whole-school change.

Nationally and internationally, Hannah advises on curriculum design, cultural change, and inclusive practices, providing tailored guidance that enhances accessibility and equity for all students. She supports leaders, teachers, and support staff in developing effective systems, embedding research-informed approaches, and fostering meaningful parental partnerships. As a qualified SENDCo and Life Coach, her work includes nuanced strategies for complex behaviours, therapeutic support, and solution-focused approaches.

As an Evidence Lead in Education and Visiting Fellow, Hannah’s research-driven methods inform her consultancy on disadvantaged learners and effective learning behaviours. She is also an Adviser and Verifier for Optimus Education, assessing key awards in SEND, teaching assistance, and parental engagement. With additional credentials as an Emotion Coach, Thrive Practitioner, and Mental Health First Aider, Hannah’s expertise spans a broad spectrum of school improvement and student support strategies.

Gateway Alliance are delighted to be working in partnership with the East Midlands Academy Trust (EMAT) to offer a number of high quality professional development opportunities to schools in Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes and the surrounding area.

Gateway have been supporting the training and development of school staff since 2012. We work with more than 500 schools and offer over 150 courses, programmes and networks each year.

EMAT is driven by a strong moral purpose that every child has the right to outstanding teaching and leadership. The Trust set high expectations for their leaders and teachers to support and stretch every child to ensure they reach their full potential, and their in-house EMAT Training Hub is a centre for learning and professional development for their #EMATters family of staff.

Gateway and EMAT share a passion for the transformative power of professional learning and by working together are committed to supporting schools to access the very best, evidence-informed professional development opportunities in order to have an impact on outcomes for children across the locality.

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