- Complaints from parents towards schools and staff have increased significantly post-pandemic. Schools Week
- More parents are referring to bodies like the Teaching Regulation Agency and local safeguarding officers, reflecting greater awareness of their rights and of misconduct routes. Schools Week
- Some school leaders are reporting growing tensions, distrust, and fragmentation in parent–school relationships as expectations rise. Schools Week
Implication: Good communications, transparency, and shared decision-making with parents are more critical than ever. Tuition providers may benefit from parent education (how to engage, what rights parents have, etc.).
