All schools are required to consult broadly around school planning and working towards school excellence. The context of each school is unique and schools across NSW use a range of strategies to engage families and the community in decision making processes and school life.

In this section, you will find:

• What works?: Practical strategies and best-practice examples to help school leaders engage families and the community in decision making processes and school life.
• School case studies: Watch how schools strengthen their partnerships with their teachers and parent communities to make a positive contribution to student learning.
• Resources: which support best practice in community consultation.