Have your say: education reform (national bodies: qualifications & assessment)
Today we are launching a survey to gather input from parents and carers across Scotland as a follow-up to conversations around education reform that we have been having throughout the last 12 months. This survey focuses on creating a new national body responsible for qualifications and assessment. You can dive right in and complete our […]
Behaviour in Scottish Schools – survey results
The summary report on our findings from the June survey of parents and carers about behaviour, violence, and support in Scottish schools can be found below. We would again like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all those parents and carers who took part in this survey.
Results Day 2023
As young people across Scotland receive their results, NPFS is here for thier parents and carers. This year we’ve compiled this quick fact sheet for your reference today and in the days ahead – designed to answer your questions and signpost you to other useful resources at this exciting time, whatever the results may be.
School’s out – Thank YOU
As schools start to knock out all over Scotland, the NPFS leadership team just wanted to take a second to give a shout-out to all our representatives, all the parent council chairs, all the volunteers who help make our school communities amazing – and especially to all the parents and carers who have taken part […]
NPFS Statement – Publication of the Hayward Review Report
The National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) is pleased to see the finished report from Professor Louise Hayward’s Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessments, ‘It’s Our Future: Report of the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment,’ published today. The NPFS would like to take this opportunity to thank the hundreds of parents and carers across […]
Survey Open: Return to pre-Covid Normal Exams
NPFS has been contacted by parents in various local authorities about the return to normal exams with all course content added in, as some feel their young people are still not ready to cope with added pressure. As a result, we have had discussions with allied interest groups and are opening this snap survey for […]
We are the National Parent Forum of Scotland
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Parent and Family Engagement Award Winner 2023
On Wednesday, 7th June, the NPFS leadership team and several representatives attended the 2023 Scottish Education Awards. The event was a tremendous celebration of all that’s good about Scotland’s schools and teachers – and our chair, Cheryl Burnett, was on hand to present the award for Parent and Family Engagement. This year’s winners are the […]
Survey Open: Behaviour in Scottish Schools
The National Parent Forum of Scotland have received a number of comments in recent weeks regarding the rise in reports of concerning behaviour in our schools. Today, we launched a survey to gather real-world experiences from parents across Scotland. We will use the feedback from this survey to inform our contributions to upcoming conversations around […]
Minimum Learning Hours Consultation
Parent/Carer Survey on the Proposals of Minimum Annual Number of Learning Hours in Scottish Schools. Scottish Government recently sent out a consultation paper for parents and carers asking for their opinion about the number of learning hours that should be set in law for young people in Scotland. The consultation says: “learning hours are the […]
Countdown to the Scottish Education Awards
In just under two weeks, the NPFS Leadership Team will attend the Scottish Education Awards to present the Parent and Family Engagement Award. This award recognises work that gets parents involved in learning and school life and helps them support their children’s education in early learning, childcare, schooling and other settings. The three finalists for […]
NPFS Newsletter for May
Hello from Cheryl, Chair, National Parent Forum Scotland I hope you are all well. We have been busy with Phase 3 of the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessments and have noted more information about this further down in the newsletter. We are working on plans for this year and will be able to share […]
Strike Action Survey Report
Our February strike action survey had nearly 7,000 respondents and showed that overall, parents still support industrial action by education workers. There is clear support for teachers across all regions, and by parents with learners of all ages. Along with that support, there are also critical comments and concerns expressed by parents and carers. The […]
Survey Closed
We can confirm that just under 7,000 self-identified parent/carers completed this round of our survey on industrial action. While no surveying method is truly impervious to “ballot stuffing”, we are confident that the results are a true reflection of views held by parents and carers across the whole of Scotland. Please understand that as a […]
Fresh Strike Action Survey
Third strike action survey now open for parent/carer responses
We asked, you answered
Summary report of our December snap survey on industrial action by educators.
NPFS Opens Follow-up Survey on Teacher Strike Action
As additional strike dates have been announced, and more unions are voting for strike action which impacts schools, your NPFS Leadership Team thought it prudent to do a second snap survey to gather views from parents and carers of pupils of all ages across Scotland. Please take two minutes and let us know your thoughts […]
National Qualifications & Assessment Review
The NPFS is working with Connect and representatives from all the main stakeholders in Scottish education as part of the Qualifications and Assessment Review Group, led by Professor Louise Hayward of the University of Glasgow. Read more about the review on the Scottish Government website here. JOIN THE CONVERSATION You can also join our co-hosted […]
New for 2022: Parent Council Resource Pack Released
We are pleased to announce the release of an updated Parent Council Resource pack for 2022. NPFS representatives and leadership team members worked closely with Education Scotland, Connect, and SPION to produce this new document, which answers common questions parents and new parent council members have about the roles they can play in their school […]
NPFS Statement on the Continued Use of Masks in Schools
NPFS Parental View of the Continuing Use of Masks in Schools – 21/01/2022 Following the NPFS Chair’s contribution to the Education, Children and Young People’s Committee on Wednesday 19th January 2022, NPFS are providing a further comment: NPFS does not have a fixed policy position on the continued use of masks in schools. We ask […]
LGBT Inclusive Education: Information for Parents and Carers
With other stakeholders, we have developed an information resource on LGBT inclusive education for parents and carers to help them to support their children and ensure they have a positive educational experience, using an approach underpinned by children’s rights, kindness and respect.
FAQs – the 2021 Qualifications Model
The National Parent Forum of Scotland have worked with the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) to answer questions, from parents, around the 2021 National 5, Highers and Advanced Highers Qualification delivery. We have put together answers to some frequently asked questions on the this year’s “alternative certification model” for awarding qualifications. Please feel free to share […]
An Update from NPFS- 7th February 2021
Our latest newsletter is out, take a look for: Refreshed learning at home nutshell Public Health Scotland webinar series And more… You can find the newsletter online here. and to get it straight to your inbox, subscribe here.
Learning At Home In Lockdown – update including new resources
Supporting our children’s learning at home is a struggle for many families. We have updated our learning at home Nutshell to include up to date resources and support for families.
NPFS Press Release – View on First Minister Statement on school closures – January 2021
SQA message – Update on Higher and Advanced Higher courses 2020-21
The SQA has published a message for parents and carers with an update on Higher and Advanced Higher courses 2020-21 A message for parents and carers Wednesday 16 December On 8 December, the Deputy First Minister cancelled the Higher and Advanced Higher exams for 2021. This also means that coursework will not be marked by […]
NPFS statement on the cancellation of 2020/21 Higher and Advanced Higher Exams and the plans for the delivery of the N5 assessments
Further to our survey on the topic of Higher and Advanced Higher exam diet there was a clear message that an overwhelming majority (75.14%) of parents and carers wanted any decision to cancel the Higher and Advanced Higher exam diet to be made prior to Christmas and we welcome the Deputy First Minister’s decision to […]
Update regards the Parental View of 20/21 Higher and Advanced Higher Exam Diet
Due to the overwhelming response we have had from parents we are really pleased to have a representative sample from across the country. We are keen to share our findings and so we are closing our survey on Tuesday evening at midnight. If you would like your views to be shared, please take a minute […]
Scottish parents’ groups join forces to discuss concerns around Internal Market Bill
Scottish parents’ groups join forces to call for the current level of teacher qualifications in Scotland to be maintained under the terms of the Internal Market Bill The National Parent Forum of Scotland and Connect, share the General Teaching Council of Scotland’s (GTCS) concerns regarding the possible impact of the Internal Market Bill on Scottish […]
Parental View of 20/21 Higher and Advanced Higher Exam Diet
We are looking to capture the views of the Parents and Carers of pupils sitting Highers and/or Advanced Highers, to help us establish how COVID has impacted on their learning and preparation for their exams in 2021 It is clear that COVID is impacting everyone differently across the various Local Authority regions and in some […]
Press Release: Response to DFM announcement of arrangements for the assessment of National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses in the 2020-21 session
The National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) understands the difficult decisions being taken regarding the exam diet planned for 2021. As an organisation we have contributed to the Priestly review as well as being consultees in the process to find the best way forward for our children and young people. As the body representing Parents […]
Newsletter – 5th October 2020
Our latest newsletter is out! Take a look for: A Welcome from our New Chair Margaret Wilson and a thank you to all of our outgoing representatives Reach Anti-Bullying Resources Enquire Advice on Anxiety Related Absence And more… You can find the newsletter online here. and to get it straight to your inbox, subscribe here.
Press Release: NPFS Thanks Outgoing Forum Representatives
As with all organisations there comes a time for knowledgable, dedicated people to leave for pastures new. Four volunteers stepped down at our AGM in September, having worked on an impressive range of projects and fed into all of our work to see improvements in education for all families. They have also been relentless in […]
New Chair and Leadership Team Appointed at NPFS AGM – 19th September 2020
The National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) is delighted to announce that Margaret Wilson has been appointed as the new Chair of the Forum at the annual general meeting (AGM) on Saturday 19th September 2020. Margaret has been the NPFS representative for the Falkirk Council area for the last 10 years, and has served as a Vice-Chair of […]
Press Release: NPFS hosts a second Q&A with Deputy First Minister John Swinney
The National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) hosted another live Q&A webinar with John Swinney, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, yesterday (Thursday, 10th September). This event was scheduled due to the overwhelming response to the Q&A in June. Parents and carers were again invited to post questions to the […]
Q&A with Deputy First Minister John Swinney September 10th 2020: Further Information and Resources for Parents and Carers
Thank you for watching our online Q&A with Deputy First Minister John Swinney on the 10th September 2020. We are pleased so many parents took time to get involved in the session. We hope that the Q&A answered many of your questions. For those unable to attend the session live or who would like to […]
Newsletter – 2nd September 2020
Our latest newsletter is out! Take a look for: Details of our Parent Q&A with the Deputy First Minister Information and Advice from Parent Club about when your child should be tested for Covid-19 Resolve Mediation Tips from Enquire An Update on UNCRC And more… You can find the newsletter online here. and to get […]
Parent Q&A with Deputy First Minster John Swinney, Thursday 10th September 2020
The National Parent Forum of Scotland is delighted to announce, after the popularity of the event in June, that we are hosting another live Q&A with John Swinney, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills. The event will take place on Thursday 10th September 2020, 7pm – 8.30pm, and it is an opportunity […]
Weekly Newsletter – 4th August 2020
Our latest newsletter is out! Take a look for: Results Day Back to School Learning Together Webinars Back to School Guidance for Parents and Carers And more… You can find the newsletter online here. and to get it straight to your inbox, subscribe here.
Results Day 2020
The NPFS is pleased that overall pass rates have increased from last year but recognise that young people and their parents may have questions about the results, especially as a number of the marks have been adjusted by the SQA. Your school is the main contact for help or advice, and the SQA and Skills […]
Learning Together: Back to School Maths
Sometimes what our children are learning seems different to when we were in school. Parents – you’re not expected to be teachers – but it can be helpful to have some methods and techniques to solve maths problem. We’ve worked with ‘Count On Us’, with support from Education Scotland and the Making Maths Count Group, […]
Learning Together: Back to School Webinar Series
Join us online between the 5th-12th August for a series of online webinars in a range of topics including Creativity, Literacy, and STEM, for parents and children – helping you to support their learning and the transition back to full-time school. Designed for Parents to help you to support your child’s learning, we invite you […]
Parent Survey July 2020: Initial Findings
Press Release: Guidelines Published for a Full-Time Return to School
Thursday, 30th July 2020 Guidelines published for a full-time return to school Scottish Government confirmed today that all children and young people will be returning to school full-time from 11th August. The decision, as stated in the announcement, was based on scientific advice. The number of coronavirus cases is very low so, at […]
Back to school guidance for parents and carers
Parents and carers will have many questions about the coming school term. This guide will answer as many of these questions as possible and give parents and carers a better idea of how the new school term will look and feel for children and for parents and families. Please note: This guidance has been updated […]
Weekly Newsletter – 15th July 2020
Our latest newsletter is out! Take a look for: Additional Support for Learning Review: A look at the Recommendations for Relationships with Parent and Carers NPFS Parent Survey on your views of learning at home in lockdown and looking ahead to the new school year Research findings from TIE report Online in Lockdown And more… […]
Parent Survey: Experiences of Learning at Home and Looking Forwards to the New School Year
Parents, we want to hear from you! We are running a survey to gather your views. We want to hear about your experiences of supporting learning at home before the summer, what has worked well and what has not worked so well, and your thoughts and views on the return to school in August. We are aware […]
Additional Support for Learning Review – Recommendations for Relationships with Parents and Carers
In June 2020 Angela Morgan’s Review into Additional Support for Learning ASL) was published. The NPFS is pleased to have had the opportunity to gather and share parents’ views with Angela Morgan, and welcome the recommendations made in the review. You can find out more about the research we undertook ahead of the review, and […]
Deputy First Minister Q&A 16th June 2020 – Transcript
The National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) hosted a live Q&A webinar with John Swinney, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, on Tuesday, 16th June. The event focused on the impact of COVID-19 and the issues related to the ‘blended’ learning approach for schools re-opening on the 11th August. Parents and carers registering […]
Weekly Newsletter – 26th June 2020
Our latest newsletter is out! Take a look for: Information about Angela Morgan’s Additional Support for Learning Review and our report on ASL Parent Focus Groups New STEM Nutshell Launched Learning Together Maths Sessions on Youtube And more… You can find the newsletter online here, and to get it straight to your inbox, subscribe here.
Deputy First Minister John Swinney Announces Aim or Schools to Return Full-Time in August
Today, John Swinney, the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills announced in the Scottish Parliament that the Scottish Government’s aim is for children to return to school full-time, depending on scientific advice that it is safe to do so, in August. Covid-19 has presented us all with many challenges, and […]
Additional Support for Learning Review
Angela Morgan’s Additional Support for Learning (ASL) Review has been published. The NPFS are pleased to have been involved in the review to ensure that parent’s voices were heard and represented within the review and the recommendations made. To contribute to the review, the NPFS conducted Focus Groups across Scotland in January, the findings from […]
Weekly Newsletter – 18th June 2020
Our latest newsletter is out! Take a look for: Follow up from our Parent Q&A with Deputy First Minister John Swinney Father’s Network Scotland Survey ASN Webinars from Children in Scotland And more… You can find the newsletter online here, and to get it straight to your inbox, subscribe here.
Press release: Overwhelming response to NPFS Q&A with John Swinney (DFM)
Wednesday, 17th June 2020 The National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) hosted a live Q&A webinar with John Swinney, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, on Tuesday, 16th June. The event focused on the impact of COVID-19 and the issues related to the ‘blended’ learning approach for schools re-opening on the […]
Q&A with Deputy First Minister John Swinney: Further Information and Resources for Parents and Carers Thank you for watching our online Q&A with Deputy First Minister John Swinney about education during Covid-19, the return to school in August, and blended learning. We are pleased so many parents took time to get involved in the […]
Weekly Newsletter – 11th June 2020
Our latest newsletter is out! Take a look for: Parent Q&A with Deputy First Minister John Swinney Learning Together Maths Sessions Parent Guidance on the Curriculum for Excellence in the Recovery Phase Parent Surveys And more… You can find the newsletter online here, and to get it straight to your inbox, subscribe here.
NPFS Press Release: Parents’ Q&A with John Swinney (DFM)
Wednesday, 10th June 2020 NPFS hosts parents’ Q&A with John Swinney (DFM) The National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) is hosting a Q&A webinar with John Swinney, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, which will take place on Tuesday, 16th June at 7pm. The event will focus on the impact of […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence in the Recovery Phase
Weekly Newsletter – 3rd June 2020
Our latest newsletter is out! Take a look for: Learning Together Maths Sessions Information on Blended Learning ‘Aye Feel’ from Young Scot and the Scottish Government And more… You can find the newsletter online here, and to get it straight to your inbox, subscribe here.
‘Learning Together’ – Online Numeracy and Maths sessions for parents to support Learning at Home
We know that parents are working hard to balance the challenges of Covid-19 and whilst we are not expected to be teachers, our support in promoting and engaging our children in their learning, continues to be of great importance. We are also aware that when supporting learning at home, many parents report that they find […]
Feedback from Parents and Carers
Feedback from parents during lockdown The NPFS has been working hard to keep parents and carers informed throughout the lockdown period, via our website, newsletters and social media, and we have been gathering parents’ views and concerns on an ongoing basis. We are very grateful for the time parents have taken to communicate with […]
Weekly Newsletter – 29th May 2020
Our latest newsletter is out! Take a look for: Parent Club Q&A on how and when schools will re-open in Scotland Career Information and Advice from Skills Development Scotland Parentzone Information about transitions Updates from Children’s Parliament Scotland And more… You can find the newsletter online here, and to get it straight to your inbox, […]
Weekly Newsletter – 21st May 2020
Our latest newsletter is out! Take a look for: Strategic Framework for Re-Opening Schools Announced by the Scottish Government Parent Club Q&A on how and when schools will re-open in Scotland Information and Support for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Ideas for Outdoor Classroom Day Information about the Junior Awards Schemes for Schools And more… You can find the […]
Strategic Framework for the reopening of schools and Early Learning and Childcare Settings announced today.
The National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) welcomes the Scottish Government’s strategic framework for reopening Schools and Early Learning and Childcare Settings. We look forward to more detailed information of the measures that will be put in place, so that parents can be confident that their children can return to schools and early learning settings […]
Weekly Newsletter – 15th May 2020
Our latest newsletter is out! Take a look for: New ‘In a Nutshells…’ on Learning at home in lockdown, Online Safety, and Securing your Devices Parenting Across Scotland’s‘Lives in Lockdown: Parents’ Accounts’ ‘Back to School Toolkit’ from Salvesen Mindroom Placement Request Info from Enquire Well-Being and Mental Health Support for Children and Young People And […]
New Nutshells Launched to Support with Learning at Home & Online Safety
We’ve launched three new Nutshells for parents and carers: Learning at Home in Lockdown, Online Safety, and Securing your Devices. These have information, advice and useful links for supporting learning at home and helping to keep ourselves, and our family, safe online. Our experiences of lockdown differ because of our individual circumstances. Supporting our children’s […]
Weekly Newsletter – 6th May 2020
Our latest newsletter is out! Take a look for: The announcement of new additions to our ‘In a Nutshell Series…’ coming soon Parent Survey from Cost of the School Day Information from Children’s Parliament And more… You can find the newsletter online here, and to get it straight to your inbox, subscribe here.
Weekly Newsletter – 1st May 2020
Our latest newsletter is out! Featuring… Guidance for parents on learning in the summer term Here for You information from Parent Club Scotland Local ASN Information from Enquire Information about free language lessons Read the latest newsletter online here. To get our updates straight to your inbox, subscribe here.
Weekly Newsletter – 21st April 2020
Our latest newsletter is out! Featuring… Guidance for parents on learning in the summer term, produced in partnership with the Scottish Government Parent FAQs in partnership with the SQA Links to resources for children and young people Read the latest newsletter online here. To get our updates straight to your inbox, subscribe here.
Supporting Learning During Term 4 – A Guide for Parents and Carers
The new term has begun, however in these unprecedented circumstances our children aren’t returning to school. The uncertainty of the coronavirus outbreak brings many challenges for all of us, and the National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) know that parents across Scotland are working hard to balance these challenges whilst our children and young people […]
Update from the SQA – Qualifications
The current healthcare situation has created a lot of uncertainty, and for young people completing SQA qualifications in school, college or with a training provider or employer, the cancellation of the 2020 exams and coursework assessments has amplified this for them and their parents or carers. The NPFS understands that you may have lots of […]
Weekly Newsletter – 7th April 2020
During the coronavirus outbreak we know that information and resources for parents are important to keep everyone informed. We’ll be publishing weekly newsletters signposting information about education, wellbeing, and public health. This week’s updates include: Empowering Parents during the school closures Information from the SQA about changes to exams Activities and Resources for the Easter […]
April 2020 Newsletter
We have launched our latest newsletter, with information and resources around coronavirus and the school closures, as well as news from the NPFS over the past few months. You can read it here. These are challenging times for us all, and we know that there is a lot of pressure on parents. We will continue […]
Activities and Well-Being Resources
COVID-19 is an uncertain and worrying time for all of us, and children and young people will also be feeling this, especially with the recent announcement that schools will be closing from Friday. There are lots of resources available to support families in having conversations around COVID-19 to help manage worries and anxieties, well-being activities […]
School Closures – Educational Resources for Parents and Families
With the news that schools will be closing from Friday, we know this will pose a challenge for parents and families. During this challenging and uncertain time the NPFS aims to continue to support and represent parents and families to the best of our ability. We have put together a list of education resources from […]
NPFS COVID-19 Update
Coronavirus COVID – 19 Update 18/03/2020 The National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) are following updated advice from NHS Inform and the Scottish Government about COVID-19 and the spread of the virus and have made changes to our activities and planning accordingly. As of Tuesday 17thMarch the Office will be closed, and staff will […]
NPFS Early Learning and Childcare Statutory Guidance Consultation Response
We recently responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the Early Learning and Childcare Statutory Guidance ahead of the expansion to 1140 Hours in August 2020. Follow the download link below to read the response in full.
New Learner Journey Nutshell Launched
Today we are launching our new Learner Journey Nutshell! 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 […]
Scottish Parliament Celebrates 10 years of the National Parent Forum of Scotland
On Wednesday 26thFebruary, a members’ debate took place at the Scottish Parliament as part of our 10thAnniversary celebrations. The debate celebrated our work over the past 10 years, including the Learning Together Action Plan and our ‘In a nutshell series’ for parents. It was a great opportunity to reflect on the development of parental […]
Join us for the Parental Engagement in Education Debate on Wednesday 26th February
The National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) is pleased to announce that at 5pm on Wednesday 26th February the Scottish Parliament will be debating Parental Engagement as part of the NPFS’s 10th Anniversary Celebrations. The debate will be an opportunity to celebrate the progress made in Parental Involvement and Engagement since the 2006 Act […]
New CAMHS National Service Specification
The NPFS know that children and young people’s mental health and well-being is so important, and we are proud to have been actively involved alongside a range of organisations in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS): National service specification. In order for children and young people to succeed in their education, and thrive […]
Parental Involvement Act – Statutory Guidance Consultation
Parents know their children best and children do better when parents are involved and engaged with their learning. In 2006 the Scottish Parliament passed the Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act. This important law sets out how schools and councils must work to support parents to be involved in their children’s schools and education. Over the […]
NPFS Submission to the Education and Skills Committee about School Counselling
The NPFS recently submitted feedback to the Education and Skills Committee regarding School Counselling. You can read the response in full by following the download link below.
Upcoming Event Exploring the Relationship between Care and Poverty
The UWS-Oxfam Partnership would like to invite you to their latest Policy Forum Making Policy Care: Exploring the relationship between care work and poverty When? 21st January 2020 Where? The University of the West of Scotland campus in Paisley. From those working in the paid childcare and health and social care sectors, to parents and […]
Resource for Parents of Preterm Children
New Free E-Learning Resource for Parents of Preterm Children. Two to three children in an average sized class are likely to have been born preterm. Compared with children born after a full term pregnancy, children born preterm are at increased risk for cognitive, motor, attention, social-emotional problems and additional support needs, and for poor […]
Does your child have Asthma?
Are you a parent of a young person with asthma? Are they aged between 8-16? Do you live in Edinburgh or Stirling or surrounding areas? Bring them along to two group sessions and help improve a program to improve asthma inhaler use. You will receive a £15 gift voucher for your participation. Your travel expenses […]
Additional Support for Learning Review and January Focus Groups
Additional Support for Learning Review and January Focus Groups 20th December 2019 Dear All, We have received a lot of feedback regarding Angela Morgan’s Additional Support for Learning (ASL) Review, and the ASL Focus Groups we at NPFS are hosting in January. We recognise from your feedback that ASL is an understandably sensitive […]
GTCS Professional Standard and Code Consultation Response
The NPFS provided a response to the General Teaching Council Scotland’s consultation on the updated Professional Standards and Professional Code. You can read out response in full by following the download link below.
Register for ASL Focus Groups
* Register for our upcoming ASL Focus Groups in January 2020 * During our Q&A event, we mentioned that we would be collating parents’ views for the Scottish Govt’s Review of the Implementation of Additional Support for Learning in schools. We are planning two evening focus groups for Parents and Carers. Glasgow – Monday 13th […]
Christmas Maths Challenge!
Have you tried the DFM’s Christmas Maths Challenge? 🎅 A great opportunity for Family Learning! Look out for it in your P4’s schoolbag or click here to have a go. Good Luck! 🍀 #christmasmaths This year, the Christmas Holiday Challenge is aimed at primary 4 pupils (previously primary 6 pupils). All Primary Schools should […]
MCR Pathways
MCR Pathways are looking for volunteers! MCR Pathways train and match volunteer mentors with a young person to meet for just one hour a week and provide an encouraging, listening ear. Mentors support their young person to focus in school and build their confidence and aspirations. Parents/Carers, please join mentoring charity MCR Pathways and find […]
Nominations Open for the Scottish Learning Disability Awards 2020
The Scottish Learning Disability Awards 2020 are open for nominations! Why not recognise a person or group of people with a learning disability, and celebrate their talents and achievements by nominating them for a Scottish Learning Disability Award? This year there are 8 categories, spanning everything from the creative pursuits to sporting achievement and work […]
Out of School Care Consultation Response
The NPFS responded to the Scottish Government’s Out of School Care Consultation in December 2019. You can read our response on the download link below.
Discuss climate change with the First Minister!
Calling all Scottish School Pupils: Do you want to be in with a chance to discuss climate change with the First Minister? The Scottish Government have re-opened two climate change competitions that were originally launched during Climate Week 2019. Enter their Competitions now! 👉 bit.ly/37Hlo5n Additional Links: Photo Competition for Primary Schools: 👉 […]
December 2019 Newsletter
Our latest e-newsletter is now available! You can read our December 2019 e-newsletter by clicking here. If you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive the newsletter directly to your email address then subscribe here, or drop us an email at office@npfs.org.uk.
A Parent’s Personal Journey to Empowerment
This week is Empowering Parents and Carers Week! It is important to give Parents and Carers a voice when it comes to their child’s Education. When parents are involved in their children’s learning, it benefits children, families and schools: children do better. We asked one of our NPFS Parent Reps to describe what Empowerment means […]
The NPFS launches new Empowering Parents and Carers Nutshell
Thursday, 5th December 2019 The NPFS launches new Empowering Parents and Carers Nutshell The National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) is pleased to launch its new Empowering Parents and Carers nutshell, which highlights parents and carers as equal partners in the ‘empowered system’ of learning and education in Scotland. Scottish Government and COSLA (Convention […]
Empowerment from a Parent’s Perspective
This week is Empowering Parents and Carers Week! It is important to give Parents and Carers a voice when it comes to their child’s Education. When parents are involved in their children’s learning, it benefits children, families and schools: children do better. We asked one of our NPFS Parent Reps to describe what Empowerment means […]
Empowering Parents and Carers Week
Have you heard of the Empowerment Agenda? Each week of the campaign focuses on a different segment of the Empowerment Jigsaw. This week it’s Parents and Carers and NPFS are leading on this segment of the jigsaw. It is important to give Parents and Carers a voice when it comes to their child’s Education. When […]
SDS Careers Services
Every day across Scotland, Skills Development Scotland (SDS) advisers help people of all ages to take control of their future through their career information, advice and guidance services. The world of work is changing and your career may need to change too. Find out how you can access free support from Scotland’s careers service, delivered […]