Talking Futures: Whole-staff CPD session

The session is divided into two parts which can be delivered together or separately – Part 1: Staff only training and Part 2: Working directly with parents. Research shows parental engagement is more impactful when activities are co-created by parents, so this activity offers the opportunity for parents and teachers to work together. 

 

Activity objectives (part 1): 

  • To ensure staff have a good understanding of the careers and education options landscape today. 

  • To introduce staff to the importance of parental engagement around careers. 

  • To ensure staff feel confident talking to parents and students about future options. 

  • To secure buy-in from staff in delivering activities. 

 

Activity objectives (part 2): 

  • To get parents’ ideas on future parental engagement activities. 

  • To help staff understand what parents know and believe about careers and options. 

  • To deepen staff and parents’ engagement in the careers programme. 

 

Recommendations 

This activity supports the following recommendations for good parental engagement:

  • Combine home and school. 

  • Co-create with parents. 

 

Time 

  • Part 1 – 45 minutes 

  • Part 2 – 60 minutes 

 

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