Task 5: Building relationships with parents/caregivers and whānau.

Links to standards 1, 3, 4 

Discuss the topic of whānau involvement with your pouāwhina and senior management. Ask the following questions: 

5.1 - In what ways do pouawhina/tumuaki include parents, whānau and community members in school and classroom activities? 

5.2 - How do pouāwhina/tumuaki include family and whānau in school decision-making, governance and advocacy activities?

5.3 - How do pouāwhina encourage whānau involvement? In what waysare whānau members encouraged to participate in the classroom and school context?

5.4 - How do tumuaki co-ordinate resources and services with community groups, including businesses, agencies, cultural organisations, and training institutions?

5.5 - Summarise key ideas from the findings and critically reflect on how these will inform future practice in your ako e-portfolio.