Introduction
This support package is aimed at supporting schools and parents on starting a new school or a new school year.
A range of staff development materials have been designed to help schools think about the support provided for children at the start of a new school year and in starting a new school.
A parent-friendly leaflet has been designed to highlight the difference that parents can make by helping their children prepare for changes as they go back to school at the start of the year. This leaflet is available through schools or can be downloaded from this website.
PDF file: Making the Difference - Starting a new school year
An Html version of the Making the Difference - Starting a new school year leaflet is available on the Scottish Executive website.
Schools may wish to use this leaflet as the basis of their own communication with parents or schools may amend the text as appropriate to suit local circumstances.
There is more detailed practical information for parents and schools about preparing for the new school year available on the Parentzone website. Schools may wish to use these materials to enhance the information made available to parents through the leaflet.
'Making the difference' is a series of information packages for parents and schools to support parents' involvement in their children's learning.
The format of the packages is designed to be as flexible and adaptable as possible, enabling local authorities, schools and parents to draw on and combine the materials in ways that best suit their local wishes and circumstances.
'Making the difference' is produced by:
