Parents' Evening Checklist

Parents’ and Carers’ Evening Checklist

The Parents’ and Carers’ Evening Checklist is your essential guide for planning and delivering a successful Parents’ and Carers’ Evening with confidence and ease.

Created in line with guidance from the Department for Education (DfE), the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), and Ofsted, this practical resource helps schools strengthen parental engagement, promote effective communication, and support meaningful conversations about pupils’ progress.

The checklist provides a clear, step-by-step timeline starting three weeks before the event, covering everything from early communication and data preparation to event coordination and follow-up. Each stage is designed to save valuable planning time, ensure consistency, and create a positive, professional experience for families and staff alike.

By following the checklist, schools can enhance attendance, improve home–school collaboration, and demonstrate robust parental engagement practice — aligning with national expectations for effective leadership and communication.

Make organising your parents’ and carers’ evenings simpler, smoother, and more efficient, ensuring every detail is covered for a seamless, productive event that supports both pupils and their families.

Includes planning for:

• Pre-event preparation

• Data and resource organisation

• Scheduling and invitations

• Venue setup and logistics

• Staff briefing and communication

• Event coordination and feedback collection

• Post-event follow-up and evaluation

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Format: Editable Word document
Number of pages: 3
Approximate time saved: 6 hours