Inclusion & Engagement 

Benefits of a strong parent-school relationship

As a parent, you know your child better than anyone else does. Your child’s teachers will want to get to know your child too.

When you have a strong and respectful relationship with your child’s school and teachers, you’re in a good position to give them information to help your child get the most out of education. You and your child’s teachers can work together to support your child’s learning and wellbeing.

When everybody is working together in the best interests of your child, your child is likely to reap academic and social benefits, like:

• regular school attendance
• positive school results
• a positive attitude towards school
• good social and relationship skills
• a sense of wellbeing
• school completion

How to build a strong parent-school relationship

You can build a parent-school relationship in several ways:

• Say hello to teachers and other staff at school pick-up and drop-off times.
• Ask teachers for information or feedback about your child, and share your child’s special events or achievements outside school.
• Go to parent-teacher interviews and parent meetings.
• Check the school website, noticeboard and emails regularly.
• Be involved and help out in the school community in whatever ways you can.
• Learn more about the school by looking at its annual report, website, newsletters and so on.
• Go to school performances, school barbecues, cultural or music events, school fairs and parent seminars.

Not all parents can be involved in school as much as they’d like, but you can still let your child know that school is important to your family. Talking about school with your child, being warm and friendly at school events, and being positive about the school and its staff sends the message that you value education and are interested in what’s happening for your child at school.