Parent communication
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
Parental engagement
The Government listens to parents when making decisions about education 8
62 %
14 % 2023
55 %
14 % 2026
My local authority, education authority or academy trust listens to parents
My child ' s school listens to parents
38 %
21 % 2023
42 % 25 %
2023
30 %
20 % 2026 53 %
17 % 2026
I want a say in my child ' s education at their school
73 % 72 %
6 % 5 %
My child ' s school communicates well with parents
2023 71 %
17 % 2023
2026
65 %
16 % 2026
My child ' s school takes action based on my views / feedback
47 %
18 % 2023
40 %
20 % 2026
My child ' s school gives me clear information on what I should be doing to support my child ' s learning at home 9
54 %
21 %
2023
60 %
19 % 2026
Sample: 6,053 parents in England( 3,552), Scotland( 1,333), Wales( 860) and Northern Ireland( 308) who have at least one child aged 4 to 18 in school. 2023- 5,126 parents in England( 3,067), Scotland( 1,032), Wales( 768) and Northern Ireland( 259) who have at least one child aged 4 to 18 in school. Base: All UK parents, weighted
8
2023 question wording- ' The government listens to parents on what they want for their child ' s education '
9
2023 question wording ' My child ' s school provides the help I need to support my child ' s learning at home '
Agree
Disagree
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