Schools will soon face new expectations around how they communicate with families. So, could AI help schools? A new government White Paper (coming this autumn, led by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson) will set out: - A “universal offer” so all parents receive a minimum standard of communication - Clearer sharing of performance data - Stronger support for home learning - Better guidance during school transitions - A reformed complaints system that works for both schools and families (Schools Week:https://lnkd.in/evhEBtxr) When I was writing a parent update recently, I kept reworking one section — how to show progress clearly, without drowning families in numbers. I wanted it to be plain, honest, and useful. Not always easy. And that’s the challenge. Communication isn’t an add-on, it’s how trust is built. When schools and families understand each other, children benefit most. Some practical steps: ✨ Use clear, simple language (not edu-jargon) ✨ Give small, actionable ideas families can use at home ✨ Make it two-way: create space for questions and dialogue 👉 AI can play a role too, helping school leaders polish newsletters, fine-tune reports, and turn complex data into clear, parent-friendly language. If this is something your school is working on, drop me a message and let’s grab a virtual coffee.
A new government White Paper (coming this autumn, led by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson) will set out:
- A “universal offer” so all parents receive a minimum standard of communication
- Clearer sharing of performance data
- Stronger support for home learning
- Better guidance during school transitions
- A reformed complaints system that works for both schools and families
(Schools Week: https://lnkd.in/evhEBtxr)
When I was writing a parent update recently, I kept reworking one section — how to show progress clearly, without drowning families in numbers. I wanted it to be plain, honest, and useful. Not always easy.
And that’s the challenge. Communication isn’t an add-on, it’s how trust is built.
When schools and families understand each other, children benefit most.
Some practical steps:
✨ Use clear, simple language (not edu-jargon)
✨ Give small, actionable ideas families can use at home
✨ Make it two-way: create space for questions and dialogue
👉 AI can play a role too, helping school leaders polish newsletters, fine-tune reports, and turn complex data into clear, parent-friendly language.
If this is something your school is working on, drop me a message and let’s grab a virtual coffee.