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Parental Involvement

Barnardo’s Paisley Threads

Barnardo’s Paisley Threads

Lynn O’Brien describes in detail the support that Barnardo’s Paisley Threads can give to young parents, shown at Early Years Good Practice conference

Parent councils

Parent councils

Find out how Parent Councils and parents can work together with the school and the Headteacher.

Learning Outside School

Learning Outside School

Information about the ways that schools and nurseries can help parents to support their children's learning at home.

Nursery home partnership: Jigsaw Nursery

Nursery home partnership: Jigsaw Nursery

See how this nursery has developed an inclusive and holistic approach which encourages collaboration between staff and parents to support children's development and build well-being, confidence and social skills. This film explores how Jigsaw Nursery has developed more inclusive and shared learning experiences for staff, parents and children. Centre staff and parents discuss how they have created holistic and creative learning experiences for children and why this helps them to develop social skills, healthy eating habits and self-confidence.

Building good foundations for learning: Garshake Nursery

Building good foundations for learning: Garshake Nursery

One nursery school has developed a strong focus on stages of development, promoting sensory and play-based learning. See how their holistic approach to learning styles has benefited staff and parents. This film considers how Garshake Nursery has developed powerful shared learning experiences for staff, parents and children. Centre staff and parents discuss the nursery's early years strategy and the way it encourages parents to have greater involvement in their children's learning. They also reflect on the importance of learning through play in order to develop social skills and self-confidence.

Tapping into parents' science skills at Meldrum Primary

Tapping into parents' science skills at Meldrum Primary

Meldrum Primary’s share their experience of having the best Science Week imaginable.

Learning is for life

Learning is for life

Parents and staff at Armadale Primary School in West Lothian discuss how parental involvement is an important part of a child's education.

Making homework fun at St Winning's Primary

Making homework fun at St Winning's Primary

When five-year-old Nathan Miller enjoys a game of football in the park with his mum and cuddly toy Hamish he is also embarking on a very positive learning experience.

Get up and Glow at St James' Primary

Get up and Glow at St James' Primary

St James' Primary School in Paisley is setting a 'glowing' example to schools all over Scotland as parents and carers embrace Glow, the new intranet for Scottish schools.

All in the mix at St Andrew's

All in the mix at St Andrew's

See how parents at St Andrew's High in North Lanarkshire have been working with teachers to support the new curriculum.