Seminar from Schools Network "Effective Parental Engagement" Conference @ BSCS on 16th Nov 2011. Seminar by Catherine Taylor, KS3 Student Support Team Leader.

1. Supporting parents in
effective transition

2. Where do we start?!
Early contact made with students, parents/carers
Contact with primary schools and visits
Parent Information Evenings (PIE)

3. Cutting the apron strings!
Start talking about helping their
children to become:
Responsible
Independent
Resilient
Organised

4. So, how was school for you….?
Secondary school experiences
How does this influence your children?
Like being “back at school”

5. Reassurance…
...is the key!

6. Be positive!