Symeou, Loizos

This paper presents the findings of the first part of a three-stage mixed method research study which investigates parental involvement in primary school education in Cyprus, and in particular the role of parents in this sector of education of Cyprus. The findings presented in this paper are based on the analysis of four interviews from major stakeholders in Cyprus. The interviewees consisted the former Director of Primary School Education, the Chairman of Cyprus Primary Schools Teachers’ Union, the Chairman of the Pancyprian Confederation of Parents’ Association of Primary School Education, and the Chairman of the Pancyprian School of Parents. The paper discusses how those involved in policy and decision-making perceive parental involvement in the primary school education sector in Cyprus and highlights that even though this study is the first to investigate the issue among the involved stakeholders there is a lack of change in the field compared to other studies published in the last 25 years in Cyprus and especially as far as parental involvement in decision-making and policy influence.