I came across this recently published report on perspectives of parents on America’s High Schools. Some of it at least, could easily be talking about experiences of parents and teachers in Scotland. The introduction suggests that the debate around the role that parents play in the education often ends in the blame game […]

Lots of activity around parents and Curriculum for Excellence, despite recent suggestions in the media that “parents are being kept in the dark”. I think it is probably true to say that many are unaware of the changes but that’s not to say there are not efforts underway to raise awareness at all […]

Parents and staff are often asking what can parents do to support the learning going on in school. Eric Burton flagged this site up - Clydewaterfront Education. It is aimed at teachers in the main, but I see lots of potential for it to give great inspiration and ideas that could be adapted […]

Curriculum for Excellence - Sharing Practice Session
The second Sharing Practice Session was held at Stirling Management Centre on 1 September. The theme was Engaging Parents with Curriculum for Excellence. The idea was floated of “Curriculum for Excellence - The Musical” to share the messages with parents.
The event attracted […]

At the National Conference for parents on 7 June in Glasgow, Fiona Hyslop stressed the importance of the involvement of parents in Curriculum for Excellence. Keir Bloomer, the keynote speaker at the event, also urged parents to become involved in the developments.
It was clear from the discussion that parents are at different […]

One of the reasons I set up this blog was to share some of the good practice I knew was going on across Scotland in terms of parental involvement. This week, I had two experiences which gave me inspiration and encouragement. On Monday I took part in Glasgow’s Leadership event at Hampden Park. […]

I came across this on ted.com. What do you think? Is this what we mean when we think of learning at home. The most interesting bit for me are the comments from parents who have seen the video!

There are some fantastic examples out there from parents, Parent Councils, schools, nurseries and Authorities where people are trying out new approaches, trying to find ways to reach out to work more effectively with parents.
Here are some examples which are I have picked up recently. They won’t work for everyone […]

My role as National Parental Involvement Coordinator at Learning and Teaching Scotland is to drive forward parental involvement in education in Scotland. To do that, I need to work in close partnership with all those who have an interest in developing and sharing practice in this area. I am keen to develop a strong evidence […]