Children’s enthusiasm engages parents
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School:
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Date:2009 - 2010
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Categories:Parental engagementDan
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Introduction:Programme: Creative Partnerships
Organisation: Windy Arbor Junior and Infant School, Solihull -
Article:
"Many of our parents seem reluctant to get involved in their children's work at school. We are going to change this and help the children actively engage their parents in their learning through a street dance project designed to improve literacy." Rachael Kelsey, School CP Coordinator and Year 5 Teacher
After only the first parent workshop with the practitioners, attendance at parents' evening increased significantly from 15% to 95%.
To find out more about the journey and impact of the Creative Partnerships' programme at Windy Arbor Junior and Infant School please read their case study online.