Parental Involvement, Engagement and Partnership in their Children’s Education during the Primary School Years.

Abstract

The current literature review was commissioned by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) and the National Parents Council Primary (NPC) to examine parental involvement, engagement and partnership in their children’s education in the primary years. It draws on a range of national and international research, analysed through a bioecological lens, to investigate the following research questions: 1. What are the features of good parent-school partnerships during the primary school years focusing, in particular, on supporting all children’s learning? 2. What role does homework play, if any, in helping parents to engage with their children’s learning during the primary school years? 3. What are the key implications for: • Curriculum development? • For those working with parents in support roles?