ECT Webinar: Developing Positive Relationships with Parents

Target audience: Early Career Teachers undertaking Induction and Early Professional Development (EPD1 & EPD2)

ECTs registered with the EA for the academic year 2025-2026 will have received an access code to enable them to apply for this event.  

About this event

Strong home-school partnerships are key to pupil achievement and wellbeing.  This webinar will explore practical strategies for engaging parents effectively, building trust and fostering meaningful communication. Designed specifically for Early Career Teachers, the session will highlight how parental engagement supports learning, aligns with the Northern Ireland Curriculum, and contributes to your professional growth during Induction and EPD.

Webinar Objectives

• Understand the importance of parental engagement.

• Identify effective strategies for engaging parents.

• Develop confidence in communicating with parents.

• Connect parental engagement to GTCNI competences.

Time

3.45 pm - 4.30 pm

Two webinars will be offered on Monday, 8 December 2025.  Please select the option that best aligns with your circumstances:

The webinar with ID Number (12113) is intended for those in Post-Primary or Special Education settings.

The webinar with ID Number (12114) is intended for participants from Nursery, Primary, or Special Education settings.

This online training event will take place via MS Teams.

Please ensure you enter your email address correctly when registering to receive the event joining details.