IO2 ( Protocol)

At each meeting, each partner is invited to talk about an aspect of parental participations relating to
that meeting’s theme. You are welcome to bring along colleagues to share experiences and we
encourage everyone to bring cake/ a drink.

The meeting will be recorded and after each meeting, each partner is asked to submit one paragraph
describing their example and if possible, an image and links to any further information.

After the meeting, Janet Hetherington will use the information to compile each section of the
Protocol. Partners are asked not to use names, and the final report will be shared with partners for
approval before being shared publicly.

Agenda:

Welcome and introductions

5 minute presentations (this will rotate so a different partner starts each time). Meeting 1 will follow
the order- UK/ Italy/ Portugal/ Lithuania/ Other contributors.

Do not feel you need to create any resources, but if you have pictures or images of anything you
want to share that is fine. During the presentation, partners are asked to place any questions in the
chat and these can be answered at the end of each presentation.

We would like you answer the following questions.

 What did you do and why?

Where did you get your inspiration from to do this (colleagues, government, other sectors?)
 What difference did it make ( be honest… we want to hear about your good and less good
experiences!)?
 What have you learnt from your experiences?
 What would you do differently next time?
 Where can we get more information or examples of similar approaches?

If any of the case studies address issues associated with socio- economic issues, family literacy, early
school leaving, inclusion, ethnicity of gender please highlight this during the presentation.

Wed March 3rd, 1. Learning at home:

3-4.30pm (UK) Remote learning and homework; what is your approach? How do you
develop behaviours and attitudes?
Thurs March 25th, 2. Communication: school-home; home-school
3-4.30pm (UK) How have you established communication between families and schools?
Thurs April 22nd, 3. In-school activities
3-4.30pm (UK) How do parents get involved in activities taking place in school? Are there
opportunities for volunteering? Do you host parent meetings?
Thurs May 6th, 3- 4. Decision making:
4.30pm (UK) How do parents contribute towards strategic decision making? Can parents
belong to Parent Teacher Associations or any other committees and advisory
groups?
Thurs May 27th, 3- 5. Collaborating with the community: How is the school involved in the local
4.30pm (UK) community? What does the local community and organisations do in the
school?
Thurs June 17th, 6. Management

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 3-4.30pm (UK) Who has responsibility for parental participation and how is it managed?
7. Monitoring and evaluation:
How do you monitor and evaluate parent participation? How do you use this
in strategic planning? How do you learn about your community and families?

Final Observations

Date and theme of the next meeting.