Inclusive school communities

In our latest article, we explore how Education Scotland’s How Good Is Our School? (HGIOS4) framework and the Scottish Government’s policies emphasize parental involvement in school improvement. By positioning parents as active partners, these frameworks help create sustainable partnerships that improve student outcomes. Learn how Scotland’s approach can offer valuable lessons for educators worldwide in fostering meaningful parent-school collaboration.

This article analyses the Council of International Schools (CIS) accreditation standards to assess how they define and promote the role of parents and carers in international schools. It highlights expectations around home–school partnerships, communication, safeguarding, and parent engagement, offering practical insight for school leaders.

The IB expects schools to build genuine partnerships with parents and legal guardians. Across all programmes, parents must be informed, involved, and treated as key stakeholders. Strong communication, clear policy sharing, and active engagement are not optional extras, they are essential to how IB schools are meant to operate every day.

You don’t need to be a teacher to make a powerful difference in your child’s learning. This article explores how genuine parental engagement, through everyday moments and strong home-school partnerships, can boost motivation, confidence, and academic success. Discover what works, what doesn’t, and how schools and families can work together to support every learner.

Effective school-parent communication is essential for student success, but too often, it only reaches the loudest voices. This blog explores how schools can build inclusive communication strategies that engage all families, regardless of background. Discover practical tools, real-world examples, and expert insights to help your school improve parent engagement, strengthen relationships, and create a more equitable learning environment.