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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.

This article examines how Ofsted’s inspection framework positions parents and carers, the extent to which parental engagement is embedded into inspection processes, and whether proposed changes in 2025 truly address past concerns. It invites teachers and leaders to reflect on whether parent partnerships are consistently lived out beyond compliance.