Introduction

Out-of-school learning

This support package contains a range of staff development materials designed to help schools think about the school’s role in promoting and encouraging out-of-school learning.

A parent-friendly leaflet has been designed that highlights the difference that parents can make by helping their children make the most of out-of-school learning opportunities. This leaflet is available through schools or can be downloaded from this website.

 PDF file: making the difference - out of school learning (283 kB)

An HTML version of the Making the difference - Out of school learning leaflet is available on the Scottish Executive website.

Schools may wish to use this as a basis for their own communication with parents. Schools may amend the text as appropriate to suit local circumstances.

More detailed practical information for parents about out-of-school learning is also 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: