Work keeps parents from school

Two out of three parents would like to get more involved in their children's school life but many cannot because of their work.
New research shows that only about half of parents feel very involved, but some are more likely to be involved than others. Parents of young children, Black parents, and parents of children with special educational needs are more likely than average to be involved.
The research confirms that parents' involvement in children's education from an early age has a big impact on children's achievement right into adulthood.
Family learning brings benefits to parents and children, including improvements in reading, writing and numeracy.and it gives children more confidence in helping their child at home.
The Impact of Parental Involvement on Children's Education DCSF 2008