The following shows feedback from parents in terms of access to information about their child or children's teaching and learning. 

Twenty six of the twenty eight parents surveyed (93%), have access to and use the internet.  The vast majority of parents are accessing the internet at home the majority of the time.  However, many of using the internet at work and also out and about.

The most popular device that parents are using is their mobile phone, followed by other mobile devices such as netbooks for laptops.

The vast majority of parents are not accessing information about their child's teaching and learning; neither through the school website nor dashboard.  However, the vast majority of parents also indicate that they would love to access information online about their child's teaching and learning.  This includes an overview of what their child is learning over an entire year, what their child is learning on a daily and weekly basis, progress on their child's learning on a regular basis, or all of the information outlined.

The survey data and comments, shows that of the parents who were surveyed, all of the parents have access to the internet, and the vast majority would like to access information on their child's learning.

Currently, parents are not sure 'how' to do this, and so, the opportunity presents itself on how communicating access to student teaching and learning can be refined to enable parents to access the learning.  Once the process of accessing the information is streamlined for parents, what will the parents see when they arrive at the Class Websites?  Will the information be consistent across all websites in terms of the aesthetics and layout of the site, and also how the site functions?  That is not to say that every site should look 'exactly' the same as the next.  However, consistent flow to the layout and function of sites, in order for the site to be easily accessed as parents (and students) would really help.

The technical capability is there in terms of internet access and using a device.  Packaging the information in a transparent and user-friendly way for parents, through the use and VTaL or Visible Teaching and Learning is a way that could make this happen.