LPPA
presentation
An introduction to the
Leading Parent Partnership
Award
“The children are more secure in
knowing parents and schools
are working together."
Carmel Moore, Headteacher at
Prince of Wales Primary School, Enfield
Why work with
parents/carers?
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raise achievement?
increase attendance and punctuality?
gain support and cooperation?
encourage contribution?
increase inclusion?
encourage adult learning?
support community development?
raise morale?
What are your key
challenges?
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Making your school really welcoming?
Getting all parents/carers involved?
Getting all staff involved?
Knowing what you really want to
achieve?
• Finding time to plan and organise?
• Knowing how well you are doing?
• Limited physical space and resources?
How can the LPPA help?
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Clear framework for action
Focus on sustainable development
Straightforward process for delivery
Positive professional support
A DCSF recognised award
Close match with ECM and Extended
Schools
Starting Points
“We’re on the way,
but we realise
there’s more we
could do.”
“So far we’ve done
very little with
parents at all.”
“Working with
parents
continues to
be a big
priority for
us.”
Does it work?
"Support from our LPPA Adviser was challenging
and encouraged very strategic reflection and
development."
Wendy Wheldon
Headteacher at Ecclesall Infant School, Sheffield
"The LPPA has been a constructive and
supportive process which we believe has been of
great value to our school community."
Liz Whincop
Headteacher at Walker Primary School, Enfield
"The LPPA has given purpose to the Parent Voice
and gaining the award will raise their self
esteem and self confidence."
Clive Rigby
Headteacher at James Brindley Science College, Stoke-on-Trent
"This work is of the highest priority in
contributing to raising the aspirations and
achievement of all our students."
Jenny Jones
Headteacher at The Grove, a Specialist Maths and Computing
College, East Sussex
The LPPA Objectives
1 Commitment
2 Planning
The LPPA Objectives 2
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Welcoming school
Parent/carer
learning
Parent/carer and
child learning
The LPPA Objectives 3
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Effective induction
High quality information
Positive policies
Supported transition
The LPPA Objectives 4
10 Monitoring and evaluation
The LPPA Process
1 School self-evaluation
2 Initial Audit and Action Plan
The LPPA Process 2
3 Action Plan delivery
4 Portfolio building
5 Ongoing support
The LPPA Process 3
6 Interim Assessment
7 Final Verification
How long will it take?
Agreed between school and
adviser
Normally 12 – 15 months
Quality Assurance
DfES and DCSF endorsement
LPPA monitoring and evaluation
A Prospects programme
What next?
To join the LPPA:
Complete and return the
Registration Form in your pack and
we will contact you
For further information
call: 020 8315 1246
Local Delivery of the LPPA
through a Licensing Agreement
• A Local Authority or other local group
contract with Prospects to deliver the
LPPA
• The contract involves minimum of 5
schools in the local area
• The licensee and Prospects work in
partnership to deliver the LPPA in the
area
The Licensing Agreement
Approach in brief
The licensee:
• Organises and manages local delivery
of the LPPA
• Selects local LPPA Advisers to work in
its schools
Prospects:
• Trains local LPPA Advisers
• Retains quality control, including the
provision of the Final Verification