We reviewed over 80 policies, research papers,​ resources, publications, toolkits​ and strategies for this space from other states of Australia, and other countries​, showing the link between parent and carer engagement and their child’s educational and wellbeing outcomes. ​

The Parent and Carer engagement framework brings together findings from a comprehensive secondary research review and primary research undertaken with parents and carers.

Resources

Listed below is a small selection of helpful resources from our research pointing to the value of parent and carer engagement.

Parent and family engagement – an implementation guide for school communities(2020)

Australian Institute of Family Studies – Parents’ involvement in their children’s education (2008, PDF)

The big lockdown learning parent survey (2021)

Trajectories of parental involvement in home learning activities across the early years: associations with socio-demographic characteristics and children’s learning outcomes (2016)

Evidence for Learning. Parent Engagement: Moderate impact for very low cost based on extensive evidence

Education Endowment Foundation. Working with Parents to Support Children’s Learning – Guidance Report. (2018)