Fewer Local Schools Will Lead to Less Parental Engagement

And Another Thing.

By removing children at an even younger age from their local communities parents will be less likely to become involved with school activities, PTA’s, Governorship and attending parents evenings or simply meeting the teacher each day in the classroom or playground at dropping off and picking up times.

This will most heavily impact on those children whose parents rely on public transport, the poorest in our communities. These are often the very people we need to engage most in becoming more involved with their children’s education.

It is a fact that a major influence on a child’s success at school is a result of parental involvement and engagement in that Child’s education.