LPPA presentation An introduction to the Leading Parent Partnership Award “The children are more secure in knowing parents and schools are working together." Carmel Moore, Headteacher at Prince of Wales Primary School, Enfield

Why work with parents/carers? To raise achievement? To increase attendance and punctuality? To gain support and cooperation? To encourage contribution? To increase inclusion? To encourage adult learning? To support community development? To raise morale?

What are your key challenges? Making your school really welcoming? Getting all parents/carers involved? Getting all staff involved? Knowing what you really want to achieve? Finding time to plan and organise? Knowing how well you are doing? Limited physical space and resources?

How can the LPPA help? Clear framework for action Focus on sustainable development Straightforward process for delivery Positive professional support A DCSF recognised award Close match with ECM and Extended Schools

Starting Points “Working with parents continues to be a big priority for us.” “We’re on the way, but we realise there’s more we could do.” “So far we’ve done very little with parents at all.”

Does it work? "Support from our LPPA Adviser was challenging and encouraged very strategic reflection and development." Wendy Wheldon Headteacher at Ecclesall Infant School, Sheffield "The LPPA has been a constructive and supportive process which we believe has been of great value to our school community." Liz Whincop Headteacher at Walker Primary School, Enfield "The LPPA has given purpose to the Parent Voice and gaining the award will raise their self esteem and self confidence." Clive Rigby Headteacher at James Brindley Science College, Stoke-on-Trent "This work is of the highest priority in contributing to raising the aspirations and achievement of all our students." Jenny Jones Headteacher at The Grove, a Specialist Maths and Computing College, East Sussex

The LPPA Objectives 1 Commitment 2 Planning

The LPPA Objectives 2 3 Welcoming school 4 Parent/carer learning 5 Parent/carer and child learning

The LPPA Objectives 3 6 Effective induction 7 High quality information 8 Positive policies 9 Supported transition

The LPPA Objectives 4 10 Monitoring and evaluation

The LPPA Process 1 School self-evaluation 2 Initial Audit and Action Plan

The LPPA Process 2 3 Action Plan delivery 4 Portfolio building 5 Ongoing support

The LPPA Process 3 6 Interim Assessment 7 Final Verification

How long will it take? Agreed between school and adviser Normally 12 – 15 months

Quality Assurance DfES and DCSF endorsement LPPA monitoring and evaluation A Prospects programme

What next? To join the LPPA: Complete and return the Registration Form in your pack and we will contact you For further information call: 020 8315 1246

Local Delivery of the LPPA through a Licensing Agreement A Local Authority or other local group contract with Prospects to deliver the LPPA The contract involves minimum of 5 schools in the local area The licensee and Prospects work in partnership to deliver the LPPA in the area

The Licensing Agreement Approach in brief The licensee: Organises and manages local delivery of the LPPA Selects local LPPA Advisers to work in its schools Prospects: Trains local LPPA Advisers Retains quality control, including the provision of the Final Verification