Empowering parents.
Evolving schools.
Transforming education.
A Community Interest Company.
Social impact.
At &Parents, we believe that parents are ​the best lever we have for school improvement.
&Parents is recognised and approved member of Social Enterprise Scotland.
&Parents is a registered social enterprise.
At &Parents, we are committed to fostering inclusive, meaningful parent-school partnerships that support the success of every child. We believe that strong parental engagement is key to ensuring equitable access to quality education, helping all students feel supported both at home and in school. Through our work, we empower parents, equip educators, and strengthen school communities to create lasting, positive change.
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We recognise that there are many ways &Parents can increase its social impact, and we are dedicated to doing so by collaborating with schools, supporting underrepresented families, and ensuring that our services remain accessible to all communities. As a social enterprise, we will continue to reinvest in research, training, and outreach to maximise our positive influence on the education sector.
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Moving forward, we will be sharing updates on this page about the impact of our work, including stories from the schools and families we support. Keep an eye out for exciting developments!
What is a social enterprise?
​A social enterprise is an organisation that applies commercial strategies to maximise improvements in financial, social, and environmental well-being. Unlike traditional businesses, their primary goal is to address social or environmental issues rather than maximizing profits for shareholders. Globally, there are approximately 10 million social enterprises, generating around $2 trillion in annual revenue and creating nearly 200 million jobs. In the UK, over 131,000 social enterprises contribute £78 billion to the economy and employ approximately 2.3 million people. These enterprises operate across various sectors, including education, healthcare, and environmental conservation, demonstrating a sustainable approach to business by reinvesting profits into their social missions.
What does this mean for me?
By working with &Parents, you are supporting a social enterprise dedicated to strengthening parent-school partnerships and improving educational outcomes for all children and young people. Your engagement helps us to expand our reach, support underrepresented families, and provide schools with the tools they need to create inclusive, collaborative learning environments.
At &Parents, we are committed to making a real and lasting impact in education. Becoming a social enterprise reflects our dedication to responsible and purposeful business, ensuring that our work directly benefits schools, families, and communities. This milestone marks the beginning of an exciting journey where we continue to advocate for stronger parental engagement, drive meaningful change, and create opportunities for every child to thrive.
How does &Parents reinvest its profits?
As a social enterprise, &Parents reinvests a significant portion of its profits into initiatives that strengthen parent-school partnerships and improve student outcomes. This includes developing accessible resources that help schools enhance parental engagement, providing subsidised support to schools and communities that may otherwise struggle to access consultancy services, and investing in research to ensure that all strategies are evidence-based and impactful. By working with &Parents, schools and communities directly contribute to these efforts, helping to create long-term, positive change in education.
How is &Parents different from other education consultancies?
&Parents is driven by a commitment to creating lasting social impact rather than focusing solely on profit. The organisation is unique in its exclusive focus on parental engagement, ensuring that every child benefits from stronger home-school connections. By using research-driven, best-practice approaches, &Parents develops sustainable engagement strategies that work. Inclusivity is also at the heart of its work, ensuring that parents from all backgrounds feel valued and included in their child’s education. Schools that work with &Parents are choosing a consultancy that prioritises impact, collaboration, and stronger, more connected educational communities.
How can I support &Parents' mission?
There are several ways to support &Parents in its mission to improve parental engagement in education. Schools, educators, and parents can spread the word by sharing &Parents’ work with others who may benefit from its services. Those looking to improve parental engagement within their school or trust can get in touch to explore how &Parents can help. Staying connected through social media, newsletters, and engagement with content also helps to raise awareness of the importance of parental involvement in education. Every school and organisation that partners with &Parents plays a role in transforming parent-school relationships and ensuring that no family feels disconnected from their child’s education.