Parents as Partners in Learning
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Parents as Partners in Learning

Parents - a vital part of modern education

 

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Why get parents involved?

Find out why it is important to create strong parent-school partnerships.

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Toolkit now available

Get checklists, activities and practical examples to help develop parental involvement in education.

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National guidance

Read the guidance to help schools and local authorities prepare for parental involvement and establish Parent Councils.

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Parent Councils

Find out how parents can express their opinions and influence school policy in matters that affect their children.

What's new

Parent Council Welcome Pack

See the new Welcome Pack, giving information to help parents to run a Parent Council.

Parents as partners in their children's learning toolkit

A practical resource to support partnership with parents in all aspects of children's learning.

Parents as partners in excellence

The Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006 has highlighted the role that parents play in ensuring that their children are successful learners