Removing barriers to learning
Involving parents in their children's education can help remove barriers to learning, improve attitudes and behaviour and raise attainment.
Resources
Resource kits
The PSA resource kits focus on lessons learned during the two-year pilot programme. Resource kit 2 includes a resource library on CD-ROM and video case studies on DVD.
PSA resource kit 1 | PSA resource kit 2
Publications
PSA practice and impact – spring 2010 (PDF 1.1MB). Order a hard copy.
PSA practice and impact – summer 2009 (PDF 1.7 MB). Order a hard copy.
PSA practice and impact – spring 2009 (PDF 3 MB). Order a hard copy.
PSA functional map (PDF 35 KB). Order a hard copy.
PSA functional map: guidance and usage (PDF 2 MB)
PSAs and the revised school self-evaluation form (PDF 81KB)
Case studies
Discover how PSAs are supporting parents and providing access to learning opportunities
Video case studies
See how PSAs are supporting parents and families, and hear headteachers’ views on the impact of the PSA role
