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Conclusion

Good communications in school has always been recognised as important, but have not always been
easy to achieve. A communications strategy – designed to suit a school’s context ‐ will bring a range
of new possibilities for enhancing the in‐school and home‐school relationships. If everybody at
home, including parents, carers and the extended family, feel that they and the school are on the
same side, this can result in benefits for both the school and the family. It can reduce potential

conflicts, which in itself is valuable for the student, but it also leads to improved learning outcomes
and personal growth.

References

1. Clampitt, P. G., DeKoch, R. J., & Cashman, T. (2000). A strategy for communicating about
uncertainty. Academy of Management Executive, 14(4), 41‐57.
2. Gomez L., Fishman, B., & Polman, J. (1994). Media spaces and their application in K‐12 and
college learning communities. In Conference CompanionoCHI’940 Boston, Massachusdts, USA,
April 8.
3. The National Association of Head Teachers. (2007). The quick‐reference handbook for school
leaders. London: Paul Chapman.

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