Expert Parent Education, Delivered for Your School Community
PATI delivers practical, expert-led sessions on technology and family life directly to your parents. Led by Dr Richard Hogan, the programme supports families navigating smartphones, gaming, and social media — while keeping things simple for schools.
We handle everything. Your staff simply share the invite.
- Live online sessions delivered by a leading family expert
- Recordings available for parents who cannot attend
- All communications and resources provided to the school
Trusted by schools across Ireland
80+
Schools partnered
15,000+
Parents reached
94%
Positive feedback
18+
Counties supported
It reassured me that our approach was on the right track and made me feel much more confident as a parent.
— Aoife, Letterfrack National School
The Challenge
Schools Want to Support Parents — But Cannot Do It Alone
Parents are navigating increasingly complex technology issues at home, and many look to schools for help. But most schools do not have the time, internal resource, or specialist expertise to provide that support in a consistent and meaningful way.
Parents are looking for guidance
Many parents are unsure how to manage smartphones, gaming, social media, and screen time at home.
Staff have limited capacity
Teachers and school leaders are already stretched. Most schools do not have the time to build and run an additional parent programme.
Parents need practical support
Generic advice is rarely enough. Parents respond best to clear, realistic strategies they can apply in everyday family life.
Student wellbeing matters
The impact of technology on children and teenagers is now a real concern for many school communities, but schools need expert support to respond well.
Why Schools Choose PATI
High Impact for Parents, Low Effort for Schools
PATI is designed specifically for busy schools. We handle the delivery, communication, and content so you can offer meaningful support to parents without adding to staff workload.
Minimal Staff Time
Your team shares our materials with parents. No preparation, facilitation, or follow-up required.
Strong Parent Engagement
Clear messaging and convenient online delivery help drive strong parent attendance across each session.
Expert-Led Sessions
All sessions are delivered by Dr Richard Hogan, an experienced family psychotherapist specialising in technology and family life.
Flexible Access
Parents who cannot attend live receive access to recordings, ensuring wider reach across your school community.
Aligned to School Priorities
Content supports school wellbeing priorities and reflects the key themes of SPHE, helping schools reinforce a consistent message with parents.
What Your School Provides
- Share ready-made materials with parents
- Promote sessions through existing school channels
- Encourage participation across your parent community
That is the full extent of your involvement.
What PATI Handles
- All live session delivery with Dr Richard Hogan
- All communications (emails, reminders, materials)
- Parent resources and take-home guidance
- Session recordings for flexible access
How It Works
Four Simple Steps
PATI is designed to be simple for schools to run. We handle the delivery and parent communications, so your school can offer meaningful support with minimal extra work.
Quick enquiry
Express Interest
Complete a short enquiry form or request an information pack. We then discuss the best format and timing for your school.
Materials provided
We Prepare Everything
We prepare the delivery plan, provide ready-to-send parent communications, and make the process simple for your staff.
No facilitation needed
Live Expert Delivery
Dr Richard Hogan delivers practical live online sessions for your parent community. Staff are welcome to attend, but are not required to do so.
Flexible access
Resources Shared
Parents receive recordings and follow-up resources after each session, helping more families benefit even if they cannot attend live.
What Parents Experience
A structured programme covering the topics families care about most
Parents take part in practical, expert-led sessions focused on the real challenges of raising children in a digital world, with guidance they can apply at home straight away.
M1: Age of Technology
Understanding the digital world children are growing up in
M2: Boundaries
Setting healthy limits around devices and screen time
M3: Gaming
Managing gaming habits and understanding what parents need to know
M4: Pornography
How to protect children and approach difficult conversations
M5: Bullying
Recognising issues early and responding well
M6: Social Media & Anxiety
Understanding the link between online life and wellbeing
M7: Technology & Devices
Practical guidance on phones, apps, and device use at home
M8: Thriving as a Family
Building a healthier family relationship with technology
Delivered as a structured 8-module programme (M1–M8) over 4 weeks, each session builds practical understanding and confidence for parents week by week.
What Is Included
Everything is designed to create a high-quality parent experience while keeping the process straightforward for your school.
How It Works for Your School
Simple to run. Easy for parents. No extra workload.
PATI manages the delivery of the programme, including parent communications, live sessions, recordings, and follow-up resources, so your school can support families without adding to staff workload.
Live Online Sessions
All sessions are delivered live online, making it easy for parents to join from home. No venue booking or on-site setup required from your school.
Recordings Available
Each session is recorded and shared afterward, so parents who cannot attend live can still benefit from the programme.
School Communications
We provide ready-to-send parent communications and promotional materials for the school. You simply share them through existing channels.
Why This Works for Schools
Trusted by a Growing Network of Schools
PATI is working with primary and secondary schools across Ireland to support parents navigating technology and family life. Schools include national schools, secondary schools, and Educate Together schools.
80+
Schools partnered
15,000+
Parents reached
94%
Positive feedback
18+
Counties supported
Schools can request further information, including examples of how the programme has been delivered in other school communities.
What Parents Are Saying
Practical, reassuring support for families
Parents consistently describe the programme as practical, confidence-building, and directly applicable at home.
“You’ll get very practical advice from an expert who has lived it with his own family. I feel much more equipped to manage what’s coming as my children get older.”
Niamh
Scoil Mhuire, Griffith Avenue
“It’s practical and down to earth. It reassured me that our approach is on the right track and helped me feel more confident about the future.”
Aoife
Letterfrack National School
“It gave me practical tools I could use straight away at home. I’ve even changed the language and approach we use around screen time.”
Fionnuala Ní Chonaire
Scoil na bhForbacha
Pricing
Simple and Transparent Pricing
A simple model for schools, with low-cost access for parents once the school is registered.
For Schools
€499.95Annual school registration
Designed to make the PATI parent programme available to your school community in a simple, low-effort way.
- Access to the PATI parent programme for your school community
- Live online sessions led by Dr Richard Hogan
- Ready-to-send parent communications and promotional materials
- Parent resources and practical take-home guidance
- Session recordings for flexible access
- A simple, low-effort model for school staff
For Parents
€14.95Per parent through a registered school
Parents join individually once their school is registered with PATI.
- Access to all live sessions
- Recordings available after each session
- Practical guidance and take-home resources
- Support on boundaries, devices, gaming, and social media
- A structured 8-module programme for parents
- Expert-led content designed for real family life
Schools register annually, giving parents access to the programme at a reduced rate through the school.
Common Questions
Everything Schools Ask Us
Clear answers to the most common questions from schools considering the programme.
Request the School Information Pack
Everything you need to evaluate PATI for your school, including programme overview, pricing, and sample materials.
- Full programme overview and module structure
- Clear school and parent pricing information
- Sample parent communications and promotional materials
- Examples of how the programme works for schools
A simple next step for schools who want to review the programme in more detail.
Get the Pack
Request the information pack or get in touch to discuss how PATI could work for your school community.
Ready to Explore PATI for Your School?
Join schools across Ireland supporting parents with expert-led guidance, practical resources, and a low-effort delivery model.