Some useful documents relating to our areas of work

 

"Character should be at the heart of our responses to social problems" The Character Inquiry by Demos

Edited by Jen Lexmond and Matt Grist

 

The Foundation Years: Preventing poor children becoming poor adults

The report of the Independent Review on Poverty and Life Chances

Frank Field MP

 

Early Intervention: The Next Steps

An Independent Report to Her Majesty’s Government

Graham Allen MP

 

Good Parents, Great Kids, Better Citizens

Graham Allen MP and Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP

 

Setting up a Parent Council  

Document published by DCSF but still very relevant

 

The Impact of Parental Involvement, Parental Support and Family Education on Pupil Achievements and Adjustment: A Literature Review

Charles Desforges

 

Leadership for Parental Engagement

National College of Leadership for Schools and Children's Services document

 

Parental Engagement That Makes a Difference

Parental involvement in schooling can lead to real academic benefits for children but some parent behaviors are more effective than others.

Jeremy D. Finn