#Parentkind
"Frank Young, CEO of Parentkind, explained that parents spending time on devices themselves meant that they were not visibly modelling reading to their children" (even if reading an ebook on their phone, kids can't tell if you're reading or scrolling)
July 26, 2026 at 7:31 AM
Research conducted by Parentkind found children from wealthier households and those in London were more likely to help around the house ⬇️
Fewer than half of UK children do any housework, survey reveals
Research conducted by Parentkind found children from wealthier households and those in London were more likely to help around the house
www.thetimes.com
September 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
How are families affected by the cost-of-living crisis and the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Here's some of what parents and carers told Parentkind.

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November 9, 2024 at 4:53 PM
"A survey by Parentkind of 2,000 parents of children aged 4 to 18 found that parents “near-universally” (98%) agreed it was important to encourage their children to read for fun, and that almost two-thirds (63%) said it was “very important”"
July 26, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Research conducted by Parentkind found children from wealthier households and those in London were more likely to help around the house
Fewer than half of UK children do any housework, survey reveals
Research conducted by Parentkind found children from wealthier households and those in London were more likely to help around the house
www.thetimes.com
September 24, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Education secretary @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social being interviewed at packed @csjthinktank.bsky.social and Parentkind fringe here at #lab2025
September 30, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Today, the @schoolcuts.bsky.social coalition (NAHT, @ascl-uk.bsky.social, @neunion.bsky.social, @ngauk.bsky.social and Parentkind) is holding a parliamentary briefing for MPs on the financial crisis facing schools today.

👉 Read more: bit.ly/4bAIOKM
March 10, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Today, the @schoolcuts.bsky.social coalition (ASCL,
@naht.org.uk @neunion.bsky.social @ngauk.bsky.social & Parentkind) are holding a parliamentary briefing for MPs on the financial crisis currently facing schools across the nation.

Joint press release: ow.ly/r7rz50VezeI
#education #stopschoolcuts
March 10, 2025 at 8:33 AM
The problem with this survey is that it misses the point of whether @ofstednews.bsky.social can grade these areas reliably. If not then it's a moot point that parents like it. They'd probably like Ofsted to make them breakfast in bed too, but that doesn't make it possible. www.gov.uk/government/n...
Independent research shows high parent support for Ofsted’s report card proposals
YouGov surveyed parents on new inspection report cards and found a majority support Ofsted’s proposals. In a speech to Parentkind, Sir Martyn Oliver said the new approach will drive ever higher standa...
www.gov.uk
March 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Third of UK parents have sought special needs assessment for their child, survey finds

www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Third of UK parents have sought special needs assessment for their child, survey finds
Parentkind charity also says 33% of parents of children with special educational needs reported financial strain
www.theguardian.com
September 18, 2025 at 6:40 AM
I met ParentKind and ASDA’s community champions at an event this week to celebrate the success of Asda’s Cashpot for Schools, which raised nearly £5.8m for more than 22,000 primary schools across the UK last year.

This includes £8,803 for 26 schools in Liverpool Wavertree!
January 30, 2025 at 5:08 PM
More than one in 10 parents said their children have asked to miss school because of concerns about school toilets, Parentkind survey finds
‘Horror’ toilets make pupils ask to miss school, parents say
Poll reveals 1 in 6 school toilets rated unclean, amid calls for government to prioritise funding to improve ‘disgusting’ lavatories as part of school estate upgrades
www.tes.com
June 14, 2025 at 11:35 AM
God save the BBC
And her integrity
God save the Beeb
Strong independent news
Informed & reasoned views
Programmes on which to muse
God save the Beeb

And for our parentkind
No equal will you find
To Auntie Beeb
CBeebies entertains
Informs & educates
Perfect for under-eights
God save the Beeb
July 24, 2026 at 7:11 AM
The majority of parents oppose a ban on the practice in England and Northern Ireland, a survey for Parentkind has found
Should smacking be banned? Poll finds ethnic and regional divide
The majority of parents oppose a ban on the practice in England and Northern Ireland, a survey for Parentkind has found
www.thetimes.com
September 25, 2025 at 6:34 AM
The majority of parents oppose a ban on the practice in England and Northern Ireland, a survey for Parentkind has found
Should smacking be banned? Poll finds ethnic and regional divide
The majority of parents oppose a ban on the practice in England and Northern Ireland, a survey for Parentkind has found
www.thetimes.com
September 15, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Working with @oasisuk.bsky.social, Parentkind, The Brilliant Club and schools leaders, we’re exploring modes and methods of family engagement, to give schools the best actionable insights to support young people. Share practice using link in thread >> Thanks @schoolsweek.bsky.social for covering
Our new Family Engagement Taskforce launches today to find the best means of building consistent and meaningful engagement with parents and carers.

Read more..
March 28, 2025 at 12:26 PM
School and college leaders, teachers, parents and governors joined forces today to brief MPs on the dire state of #education funding.

ASCL is proud to stand alongside @naht.org.uk @neunion.bsky.social @ngauk.bsky.social and Parentkind, calling for a better deal for children and families.
March 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Should the national year of reading be equally focused on parents as it is on children?

📚Findings from @parentkind.bsky.social & shared with Tes, show that more than a quarter of parents have avoided reading with their children because of their own reading ability:

www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Lack of home reading prompts school concerns over language skills
A quarter of parents avoid reading to their children because they lack belief in their own ability, finds Parentkind poll, as schools contend with ‘weaker language foundations’
www.tes.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:30 AM
It was great to chair a discussion panel with ParentKind last night to launch their inquiry into parents in poverty. As chair of the APPG on Parents, it was great to hear from experts on the struggles parents in poverty experience - and how best we can navigate them.
January 21, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Exclusive: 28% of parents avoid reading with or to their children because they worry about their own reading ability, survey reveals
Lack of home reading prompts school concerns over language skills
A quarter of parents avoid reading to their children because they lack belief in their own ability, finds Parentkind poll, as schools contend with ‘weaker language foundations’
www.tes.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:05 AM
How schools can build better relationships with parents and avoid confrontations: 5 tips from the CEO of Parentkind
5 tips for improving parent communications
The CEO of charity Parentkind shares advice on what schools can do to foster strong relationships with parents and avoid confrontations
www.tes.com
August 22, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Parentkind have some great "resources" on this...

(resources is such an "education" word... It means, like, everything)
January 10, 2026 at 12:36 PM
The latest Parentkind National Parent Survey 2026 highlights a growing challenge for the early years sector: school refusal and attendance anxiety are taking root earlier than ever.

Read the full report and share your thoughts below. buff.ly/SWRrHkG

#EarlyEducation #Childcare #Survey #Parentkind
September 22, 2026 at 10:46 AM