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
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
“So far we’ve done very little with parents at all.”
“We’re on the way, but we realise there’s more we could do.”
“Working with parents continues to be a big priority for us.”
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 WhincopHeadteacher 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 Commitment2 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 information8 Positive policies9 Supported transition
The LPPA Objectives 4
10 Monitoring and evaluation
The LPPA Process
1 School self-evaluation2 Initial Audit and Action Plan
The LPPA Process 2
3 Action Plan delivery4 Portfolio building5 Ongoing support
The LPPA Process 3
6 Interim Assessment7 Final Verification
How long will it take?
Agreed between school and adviserNormally 12 – 15 months
Quality Assurance
DfES and DCSF endorsementLPPA monitoring and evaluationA Prospects programme
What next?
To join the LPPA:Complete and return the Registration Form in your pack and we will contact you
For further informationcall: 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