{"id":3180,"date":"2026-04-22T12:01:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T11:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sb\/professionallearning\/?p=3180"},"modified":"2026-04-22T12:26:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T11:26:33","slug":"parental-engagement-evaluate-practice-and-build-workforce-capacity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sb\/professionallearning\/2026\/04\/22\/parental-engagement-evaluate-practice-and-build-workforce-capacity\/","title":{"rendered":"Parental Engagement: Evaluate practice and build workforce capacity\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

This live session will take place on Thursday 30 April, 4.30-5.30pm. This free session<\/strong>, available to all educators across our member local authorities provides an overview of how partnership working can support schools to strengthen parental engagement – so please share across your networks.<\/p>\n

We recommend signing up for the session, even if you can\u2019t attend, as all registrants will receive the presentation slides and recording afterwards.<\/p>\n

Please note: <\/strong>Sessions\u00a0will be held via Zoom which does not require any log in and can be viewed on a device of your choice. Registration\u00a0through Eventbrite\u00a0does not require to be completed with a local authority email address and email details are only used to send communication linked to this session.<\/p>\n

Booking is essential!<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve also included a link to our Professional Learning survey Connect Professional Learning Feedback Survey 2026 \u2013 Fill in form<\/a><\/p>\n

We rely on feedback from our members to support continuous improvement and ensure we are meeting your needs, so we would really appreciate you taking a few minutes to complete it.<\/p>\n

For those who have not yet signed up to MyConnect <\/em>Professional Learning, you can do so here:<\/p>\n

MyConnect<\/em>\u00a0Registration Request<\/p>\n

https:\/\/connectscot.tfaforms.net\/f\/myconnect<\/a><\/p>\n

Educators: Professional Learning Hub<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Connect Members: Parental Engagement: Evaluate practice and build workforce capacity<\/strong><\/p>\n

30 April 2026,\u00a04.30-5.30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Online via Zoom.\u00a0Places are free, booking is\u00a0required<\/p>\n

Book here: https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/1985813520697?aff=oddtdtcreator<\/a><\/p>\n

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A practical\u00a0professional\u00a0learning\u00a0session focused on strengthening parental engagement through collaborative evaluation.<\/p>\n

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Session overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

Live\u00a0Professional\u00a0Learning\u00a0Session (presented and\u00a0facilitated)<\/p>\n

This\u00a0professional\u00a0learning\u00a0session explores how schools can work collaboratively with parents,\u00a0families\u00a0and the Parent Council to evaluate and strengthen workforce values and skills in parental engagement. Grounded in national guidance, the session supports educators to take a reflective,\u00a0partnership-based\u00a0approach to improvement.<\/p>\n

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Participants will consider how meaningful co-evaluation can enhance relationships, build staff confidence and\u00a0professional\u00a0development, and\u00a0support\u00a0ongoing school improvement.<\/p>\n

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Who is this session for?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head Teachers, Depute Head Teachers, and Senior Leaders in Scottish Schools<\/p>\n

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Key Themes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Workforce values and skills in parental engagement<\/li>\n
  • Collaborative co-evaluation with families and\/or the Parent Council<\/li>\n
  • Professional\u00a0reflection and capacity building<\/li>\n
  • Use of evidence to inform improvement (parental engagement)<\/li>\n
  • Alignment with national frameworks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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Please note: <\/strong>Sessions\u00a0will be held via Zoom which does not require any log in and can be viewed on a device of your choice. Registration through Eventbrite does not require to be completed with a local authority email address and email details are only used to send communication linked to this session.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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