This Nutshell explains, generally, how blended learning will work if it’s required in Scottish schools.

There may be some instances when all children can’t go to their school or early learning and childcare (ELC) setting because it’s not safe (for example because of local lockdown). If so, your child’s school or ELC setting will use blended learning.

There may be some differences between how local councils and schools organise blended learning. For more information about what will happen in your school or council area, it’s best to contact your school or ELC setting direct.

 

This Nutshell explains what STEM is and why STEM skills are important.

STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) subjects give all young people important skills for their future lives and work. Employers are looking for young people with these skills, but there’s a big shortage.

How we, as parents, talk about these subjects is very important as it can make all the difference in encouraging our children to believe in their ability to understand and enjoy STEM subjects.

This Nutshell was created in partnership with Skills Development Scotland (SDS).

When it comes to thinking about options, parents have a big influence on what our children choose to do. It’s important to help our young people take the long view when it comes to making decisions. It’s not just about now; it’s also about what’s up ahead and makes most sense based on the future job market.

This Nutshell explains how you can support your child in their learning journey, through the senior phase and onto college, apprenticeships, university or the world of work.

This NPFS Nutshell on Early Learning and Childcare gives an overview of the options available to parents and information about funding.

This Nutshell explains the senior phase of Curriculum for Excellence (CfE).

You’ll probably hear teachers use the words ‘wider achievement’. This means everything that children learn from hobbies, interests, volunteering, part-time jobs and so on. The skills they gain from these are important for young people for life, and also for their future college, university and job applications. These skills are valued by employers and are an important part of your child’s learning and development.

This Nutshell explains what wider achievement means so you can support your child at home and understand what’s offered at school.

This Nutshell:

• Gives the basics of the Curriculum for Excellence (CfE)

• Explains how parents contribute to it

• Suggests where you can find more information about CfE and about supporting your child

The National Parent Forum of Scotland is pleased to publish “Sharing Learning, Sharing Assessment – A Report for Parents“.

This Working Group was established by the NPFS to give particular consideration to the needs and views of parents as assessment in Curriculum for Excellence moves forward. We formed this working group because we were aware of a common theme coming from parents about lack of clarity on new assessment levels and approaches. Following on from the changes introduced by CfE, many parents were feeling that they did not understand the new system.

We hope that this report helps parents start to understand the changes taking place within their child’s classroom and also to give them confidence to ask questions to complete their knowledge…

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Children and young people progress in their learning in different ways. Progression in learning is built into the learning levels of the Broad General Education (early years to S3) and into the qualifications and awards of the Senior Phase (S4 to S6/ college). Assessment will ensure that children and young people are building on what they already know and can do, in order to gain more knowledge and skills. Progression is built into the learning levels of the Broad General Education and continues into the qualifications and awards of the Senior Phase.No Url Found

A learning pathways is a learner’s journey through education and learning. Courses, qualifications and learning experiences can be chosen at any age or stage of learners’ lives. These learning choices are steps along the learning pathway.No Url Found

A visual explanation of the CfE Learner Journey through BGE, National Qualifications and beyond.No Url Found

Assessing and sharing progress is a continuous process between the learner, the teacher, parents and the school. No Url Found