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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Jasmine Norden

Parents to receive guide on how to complain to schools amid rise in disputes

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has backed the guide for parents - (Reuters)

Parents are set to receive a new government-backed guide on how to formally complain to their child’s school, in a bid to curb a significant rise in escalated and often aggressive disputes.

The comprehensive five-step process, developed by the Department for Education (DfE), charity Parentkind, and schools watchdog Ofsted, aims to foster a more "positive, respectful way" for parents to address concerns with educational institutions.

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