Connectrio

Clare Pirie

Connecting Learners, Parents, and Teachers. How might we overcome barriers to increase parental engagement in schools that is representative of our school communities? Follow us on Twitter (@ConnectrioEd) and Instagram (@connectrioed). Find out more at www.connectrio-ed.com.

  1. 10/31/2021

    Connecting with Anna Strong

    Parent of three primary-aged children, Anna Strong talks all things parental engagement! What impact does effective parental engagement in the early years have on the rest of a child's schooling? How can we get more familes involved with the parent council? What are some effective strategies for family learning? Listen to find out more! Share your thoughts on the podcast with us on Twitter (@ConnectrioEd) or Instagram (@ConnectrioEd) and check out previous episodes for more ideas that you can use in your own schools and classrooms.

  2. 10/17/2021

    Connecting with Ginny Bootman

    In this episode, Ginny Bootman (@sencogirl) shares some powerful examples of effective parental engagement in her role as SENCO. Find out more at www.ginnybootman.com.

  3. 09/13/2021

    Connecting with Ashleigh Smith

    In this episode, Ashleigh Smith of Rainbow Sky Creations shares practical ways that parents can engage with their children’s learning.

  4. 09/05/2021

    Connecting with Karen Watson

    In this episode, Karen Watson (@Karen_N_Watson) shares her views on effective and representative parental engagement within the ASN sector. Check out Karen's podcast here and don't miss her fortnightly show, Build a Ramp, on Teacher Hug Radio!

  5. 08/29/2021

    Connecting with Stephanie Howell

    Instructional Technologist, Stephanie Howell, (@mrshowell24 / @GoldEDULLC) shares tips and suggested digital tools to increase parental engagement. During the conversation, Stephanie talks about the work of @GlobalGEG and gives an example of how having a diverse professional learning network has impacted her work. In the episode, Stephanie refers to a Student Progress sharing tool which you can find out more about on her website here at www.mrshowell24.com.

  6. 08/22/2021

    Connecting with Leanne McGuire

    In the first episode of season 2, Leanne McGuire, chair of Glasgow City Parents Group, shares why she thinks parental engagement is so important and offers some suggestions for increasing representation on our Parent Councils. Find out more on Twitter, @GCParentsGroup, and Facebook.

  7. Season 2 Trailer

    Season 2 Trailer

    A short introduction to the next season of the podcast. First episode will be released on Monday 23rd August 2021.

  8. 06/13/2021

    Connecting with Mark Finnis

    In the final episode of season one, Mark Finnis (@markfinnis) talks about the importance of relationships and shares examples of effective parental engagement. Mark Finnis is a founder of L30 Relational Systems, a trainer, a coach, and the author of "Independent Thinking on Restorative Practice".

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Connecting Learners, Parents, and Teachers. How might we overcome barriers to increase parental engagement in schools that is representative of our school communities? Follow us on Twitter (@ConnectrioEd) and Instagram (@connectrioed). Find out more at www.connectrio-ed.com.

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  • Creator
    Clare Pirie
  • Years Active
    2021
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Clare Pirie
  • Show Website
    Connectrio