Engaging with family/whānau

Keep parents and whānau in the loop about their young person's learning

Help families and whānau establish a home environment that is conducive to learning.

Example

Help parents gain the skills and knowledge they need to support their young people's career goals and aspirations – for example, by holding parent evenings.

Communicate effectively with parents and whānau about school programmes and learner progress. Encourage two-way communication.

Example

Let parents and whānau know about the options available to their young people in school and post-school, and invite face-to-face discussion of these options.

Improve recruitment, training and activities to involve parents, whānau and community members in school activities and programmes.

Example

Encourage family members to act as mentors and role models for learners across a range of occupations.

Involve parents and whānau with their young person's homework, goal-setting and other curriculum-related activities.

Example

Encourage parents and whānau to participate in career events inside and outside of school. Provide information to parents and whānau to help them talk to their young people about their career ideas, plans and dreams.

• Helping young people make decisions - help for parents and whānau

Include family and whānau in school decision making, governance and advocacy activities through the board of trustees, school committees, parent organisations, consultation, etc.

Example

Include career education in the school charter/strategic plan. Ask parents and whānau to comment on the design and delivery of career education and guidance programmes.

Co-ordinate resources and services with community groups, including businesses, agencies, cultural organisations, and training institutions.

Example

Provide community groups and organisations with information on career options within the community.