{"id":25511,"date":"2026-07-30T11:11:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T09:11:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/parental-involvement-in-primary-school\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T11:12:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T09:12:03","slug":"parental-involvement-in-primary-school","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/en\/parental-involvement-in-primary-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Parental involvement in primary school"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Ouderbetrokkenheid op de basisschool: hoe doe je dit?","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":25509,"parent":20713,"menu_order":20,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/kennisbank-detail.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[307],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25511","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-start-at-primary-school"],"acf":{"inhoud":[{"acf_fc_layout":"inhoud_blok","afbeelding_of_video":"geen","afbeelding":false,"video":null,"intro":"The primary school is often the first place where your child learns many new things, makes friends and develops further. As a parent, you play an important role in this. Parental involvement can contribute to the well-being, motivation and development of your child.","inhoud":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW137867763 BCX0\" lang=\"NL-NL\" xml:lang=\"NL-NL\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137867763 BCX0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/en\/parent-involvement-at-school\/\">Parental involvement<\/a> does not mean that you always have to be present at school. You can also do a lot at home by showing interest, talking with your child about school and creating a nice environment to learn. On this page you will read how you as a parent can be involved in your child&#8217;s education at primary school.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW137867763 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Talk with your child about school and the future<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the most important ways to be involved in your child&#8217;s education is by talking with your child about school. By showing interest in what your child learns and experiences, you show that school is important. This can contribute to your child&#8217;s confidence, motivation and enjoyment at school.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ask what your child has learned at school.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Talk about what your child likes or finds difficult.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Discuss interests, talents, dreams and future wishes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Encourage a positive attitude towards learning.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Give compliments for effort and perseverance, not just for good results.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Involvement at home<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are also many ways to be involved in your child&#8217;s education at home. 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This helps you stay informed about your child&#8217;s development and contributes to good cooperation between parents and school.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Attend parent-teacher meetings to discuss your child&#8217;s development.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Help with excursions, school trips or other activities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Become a reading parent or library volunteer and support children with reading.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Help as a class parent with organizing activities or communication between parents and school.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Participate in the parent council or school participation council if you want to think along about activities or policy at school.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Not everything is necessary<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is not possible for every parent to be regularly present at school. 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