Statemen: Partnerships with parents/carers and the wider community are crucial to supporting children to achieve as well as they possibly can.

Developing learning networks between and within schools and settings will ensure that we spread and develop best practice.

The development of extended schools and children centres is at the core of our vision to make partnerships effective across education, health and social services.

We want to ensure that all community groups are involved in both running and accessing improved services and we will promote equality and tackle discrimination.

Principles

• All schools and settings will become part of a Learning Network, which will support school and setting development and local decision making
  
• All parents/carers will be empowered to support their child learning and will have access to parenting programmes which are based on sound research.
  
• All schools and settings will foster a learning culture in which children, staff and the wider community can share and develop skills.
  
• Successful schools and settings will be encouraged to support other establishments in vulnerable circumstances. Partnerships will be built with the school community, the wider community and the global community.
  
• We will work in partnership to develop a variety of communication strategies to help learn how we can better meet the needs of all parents and children.
  
• We will ensure that high-quality services, which reflect the needs of the local communities and aim to positively tackle child poverty, poor health, child deprivation and social exclusion, are available to all.
  
• We will make available additional services to help close the gap experienced by disadvantaged groups.
  
• We will ensure the child's voice is sought, listened to and responded to.
  

Standards: What will it look like

• Learning networks will focus on key priorities for Hackney and the national agenda.
  
• Learning networks will have shared devolved responsibilities.
  
• There will be an overview of our area which will ensure that language is never a barrier.
  
• We will share and develop innovative ways to welcome parents into schools and settings and to actively involve parents in their children´s education.
  
• Schools and settings will be encouraged to see themselves as part of the wider community.
  
• The Workforce Reform will support the development of extended and healthy schools and help to ensure that staff are able to focus on their key role.
  
• Schools and settings security will continually encourage and develop a learning and sharing ethos that is shared with the community.
  
• Strategies such as peer coaching will ensure that all staff have the opportunity to observe and be observed by a range of colleagues in order to develop their skills and expertise
  
• Effective induction practice is essential in Hackney and will ensure that staff feel well supported and positive about working as part of a vibrant and exciting community.