Pocket PAL: Involving Parents in Schools

Research shows just how critically important parents are to schools. In this practical, introductory guide, Bill Lucas explores the issues surrounding parental involvement, looking at how it can be successfully achieved with outstanding results.

- Understand parents' needs.
- Develop roles that benefit parents and school.
- Relate positively with all parents - even the 'hard-to-reach'.

Bill Lucas is Co-Director of the Centre for Real-World Learning at the University of Winchester, UK. One of the UK's foremost educators, Bill is Chairman of the UK's Talent Foundation, a former Chief Executive of the Campaign for Learning, creator of Family Learning Week, and the author of many best-selling books including Happy Families: How to Make One, How to Keep One. Bill appears regularly on TV and radio and is a guest speaker all over the world. Bill is also a very active parent.