Supporting Learning at Home

Research shoes FAMILY ENGAGEMENT has a BIGGER INFLUENCE on children’s attainment than other social, economic and family background factors.

Influence on pupils achievement:

Home 60 – 80% Schools 20 – 40%

 

Children and young people who have at least one parent/carer engaged in their schooling:

• Achieve better exam results
• Smooth transitions
• Attend school more regularly
• Have better social skills
• Adapt better to school
• Engage in school work
• Have a network of support
• Greater sense of personal competence and are more likely to go on to further education.