1. Learning together in Aberdeenshire
Parental Involvement and Engagement Strategy and Action Plan

2. Parents are primary educators of their children
Key Principles
Guided by the needs and interests of the child/young person and their family
Parents are primary educators of their children
Positive relationships based on mutual trust and respect between families and those working with them

3. Parents are supported to be fully involved in their child’s learning
Vision, Values and Aims
Parents are supported to be fully involved in their child’s learning
Be committed to partnerships are ensure collaboration between practitioners, parents and families
Ensure the right support in place so that parents in their child’s learning

4. Vision, Values and Aims Achieved by
Expanding family learning opportunities
Improve the quality of communication
Encourage positive involvement of all parents and consider the needs of families experiencing disadvantage
Develop the skills of leaders, front line practitioners and support staff

5. How good is our strategy
Key Elements
Parental Involvement
Parental Engagement
Family Learning
Learning at Home
Equalities and Equity
Leadership Skills
How good is our strategy

6. What difference do we want to make
Parental Involvement & Partnership Working
Parental Engagement and Family Learning
Effective and Meaningful Communication
Raising attainment and achievement

7. Impact and Actions Effective and meaningful communication
Review communication methods such as handbooks, information sheets and consultations
Training workshops for leaders and front line practitioners
Regular meetings for Parent Council Chairs to formally meet with seniors leaders
Communicate the results of Big Conversations