Parentzone
Information about education in Scotland for parents of children aged 3 to 18, including
ideas on how to support your child's learning
In focus
Curriculum for Excellence
Find out how Curriculum for Excellence is making a difference to every child.
Sharing ideas
See how parents and Parent Councils are making a difference across Scotland.
National Parent Forum Scotland
The National Parent Forum has been set up to give Parent Councils an opportunity to discuss and raise issues of mutual interest or concern at a national level.News and updates
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A series of public events will be held to give parents, teachers and others who care about the future of Scottish education the chance to air their views and have their voices heard at the highest level of government. Curriculum for Excellence, due to be rolled out across all schools from August, is expected to be a recurring theme.
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Parents to be given a voice in Scottish Education
The National Parent Forum of Scotland will hold its first annual general meeting in Edinburgh on Saturday 4 September. The Forum, a parent-led, independent body with a representative from each local authority area, was established at the end of 2009 following research and consultation with Parent Councils across Scotland. The AGM will adopt a formal constitution and elect a Leadership Team.
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Parents contributing to new qualifications development
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is developing and will deliver the next generation of National Qualifications to support Curriculum for Excellence.