School life
Making the most of parents’ evening
Prepare useful questions for parents’ evening, understand your child’s progress and leave with a small, clear plan for their next steps at school.
Read the guideParents' evening checklist
Prepare a focused conversation about learning and school life, then leave with a small number of clear next steps. Adapt these prompts to the child's age and the time available.
Before the appointment
Understand the learning
Understand the school experience
Agree and follow up
Your own questions
Avoid names or sensitive personal information. Notes are saved only if you choose to remember this checklist.
A little more guidance.
School life
Working well with your child’s school
Know who to contact at school, share useful information, resolve concerns and build a practical partnership that supports your child’s learning and wellbeing.
Read the guideLearning & curriculum
Homework and learning at home
Build a manageable homework routine, understand how much help to give and support reading, curiosity and independent learning without daily battles.
Read the guideSupport & inclusion
Special educational needs support in England
Understand SEN support and education, health and care plans in England, with practical ways to describe needs, agree help and review your child’s progress.
Read the guide