Learning and Teaching

Learning and Building Family School Partnerships

Research shows that developing positive family and school partnerships helps to improve student outcomes. 

There are many different ways you can build connections to your child’s learning and school, keeping in mind your family’s circumstances and other life pressures. 

It can be helpful to: 

• Ask your child about their day, acknowledge their efforts in learning tasks and look for ways to support or extend this learning at home. 
• Talk with your child about their dreams for the future and your aspirations for them, without imposing your aspirations on them. Talk openly to the school about your child’s interests and needs, and discuss how the school can support these, including in your family environment. Ask for confidentiality.
• Stay informed by attending information sessions and activities at the school or online. 
• Take a look at the parent-friendly information sheets on the Australian Curriculum website (http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/resources-and-support/parent-information/information-sheets).
• Keep in regular communication with your child’s teachers and relevant school staff.
• Take an interest in your child’s learning and assessment tasks but don’t do their work for them. 
• Look out for social opportunities where your family can build relationships with other families throughout the school year. 
• Look out for opportunities to share your knowledge, ideas, experiences and contacts

Australian Parent's Council