Build stronger relationships with parents, carers and stakeholders through effective communication, collaboration and partnership working.

Working Effectively with Parents, Carers & StakeholdersBuilding positive relationships, strengthening communication and working together to achieve better outcomes for young people.

Join us for a half-day practical training session focused on developing effective working relationships with parents, carers and the wider professionals involved in supporting children and young people.

Within Alternative Provision, successful outcomes are rarely achieved by one organisation working in isolation. Strong communication and genuine partnership working between providers, families, schools, Local Authorities and other professionals can make a significant difference to a young person’s engagement, progress and overall experience.

This session will explore practical approaches to building trust, maintaining professional relationships and creating a collaborative approach that keeps the child or young person at the centre.

What will the training cover?

Throughout the session, we will explore:

The importance of effective partnership working within Alternative Provision

Building positive relationships with parents and carers

Establishing trust from the beginning of a placement

Setting clear expectations, roles and responsibilities

Developing effective and consistent communication

Keeping parents and carers meaningfully informed about progress

Encouraging parent and carer engagement

Understanding different perspectives and experiences

Maintaining professional boundaries

Approaching sensitive and difficult conversations confidently

Responding to concerns, disagreements and conflict professionally

Managing expectations while maintaining positive relationships

Working effectively with schools, commissioners and Local Authorities

Multi-agency and professional partnership working

Effective information sharing and record keeping

Ensuring communication remains child-centred and outcome-focused

Capturing and responding to parent, carer and stakeholder voice

Using feedback to strengthen and improve your provision

Supporting collaborative decision-making

Practical communication strategies that can be implemented within your organisation

Who is this training for?

This training is particularly relevant for:

Alternative Provision owners and leaders

Provision managers

Teachers and tutors

AP practitioners and support workers

SEND and inclusion staff

Pastoral and family-support teams

Staff responsible for referrals and placements

Professionals communicating with schools, Local Authorities and commissioners

Anyone responsible for building and maintaining relationships with families and external stakeholders

Whether you regularly communicate with families or are responsible for managing wider professional relationships, this session will provide practical strategies for developing positive, professional and productive partnerships.

Ticket Information

Half-Day Training

£70 + VAT per person

Your place includes:

Half-day specialist training

Morning snack

Open Awards accreditation

Practical guidance and resources to support effective partnership working

Booking & Payment

All attendees must book their place through Eventbrite to secure a ticket.

If your organisation is part of the Provisions Plus+ subscribed network, your place will be managed in line with your subscription benefits.

If you are not part of the subscribed network, please still secure your place through Eventbrite. Following registration, Provisions Plus+ will issue an invoice for £70 + VAT per person.

Please ensure that you provide the correct contact and organisation details when registering so that we can process your booking and invoice where required.

Places are limited and advance booking is essential.

Leave the session with practical strategies to communicate confidently, manage challenging conversations, strengthen relationships and work collaboratively with the people surrounding each child or young person.

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