Dundee held A Celebration of Partnership at its Caird Halls in the centre of Dundee on 11 and 12 November. It was a showcase of all the great work going on in Dundee’s schools and nurseries, with Parent Councils and schools working in partnership. Children and young people performed throughout the two days […]

Lots happening for Parent Councils at this point in time, not least the new term and setting priorities for the new school year. There are a number of developements that you may want to follow-up. There is a new DVD coming to all Parent Councils this week on Curriculum for Excellence. It […]

A few links and resources were shared around at the National Conference and given out in the workshops. I have also added a few more. If you have any others, that parents and Parent Councils may find useful please let us have them.

Shift Happens Presentation
Presentation for Parents on Curriculum for Excellence
Link to Andrew Brown’s […]

“Parents have a crucial role to play in supporting children’s learning and the successful implementation for Curriculum for Excellence.”Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Education in her opening address to the Conference.
“In a world of accelerating change, parents need to imagine the kind of education that will equip their children to lead fulfilled and successful […]

As National Parental Involvement Coordinator, I am invited to events around the country with parents and Parent Councils. I am regularly asked about what is going on in other parts of Scotland. I also hear that the best development sessions with Parent Councils are those where they get a chance to hear from […]