​How to use this exemplar to improve practice

This exemplar is provided with reflective questions, which invite you to consider the provision of family learning within your establishment:

• Beginning - In your setting, to what extent are you and/or the staff aware of examples of meaningful engagement with families?
• Emerging – What does family learning look like in your setting and what future plans you have?
• Integrated – What steps did you take to develop family learning in your establishment, what challenges did you encounter and how were these met?

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What was done?

Focus schools in Inverclyde developed a partnership with Barnardo’s to design and implement bespoke family learning opportunities, reflective of local context.

Why was it done?

As a result of being selected as a Challenge Authority, Inverclyde identified this as an area for improvement, supported by Attainment Fund Scotland.

What was the impact?

Barnardo’s is a strategic partner in Inverclyde, with a shared commitment to improving outcomes for the most vulnerable children and families. They provide holistic and flexible support, based on an integrated assessment of need, to those who need it most, and have a  focus on helping children to remain in school to become successful learners. This work has seen increased numbers of families engaging and confidently supporting their children’s learning.

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