Scottish Qualifications Certificate from SQA
We know it is a worrying time waiting for exam results This helpful video from SQA shows you exactly what […]
Exam Results Helpline
Skills Development Scotland’s Exam Results Helpline will open on Tuesday 8 August as students across the country receive their National, Higher
Changes to National Qualifications
We have been hearing from lots of parents who are concerned about the changes to N5s in the new session,
NPFS Governance next steps statement
Press Statement : June 15th 2017 The National Parent Forum of Scotland believes in the continuous improvement of our education
School Infrastructure Inquiry
We were pleased to submit our view to the Scottish Parliament Education Committee this week, to inform their short inquiry
June Newsletter for parent councils
Our latest e- newsletter can be read here. Please drop us a line on office@npfs.org.uk if you’d like added to our
Presentation from the launch of the Parental Involvement Act Review
Many thanks to the parents, pupils, teachers and education stakeholders who attended the launch of our Review into the impact
Pupil Presentation to the Parent Council. An Excellent Example of Good Practice
At NPFS we are always delighted to hear about excellent examples of good practice within Scottish Schools. Recently our East
Review of the Impact of the 2006 Parental involvement Act
The National Parent Forum of Scotland is pleased to announce that the Review of the impact of the Scottish Schools
Review of the Parental Involvement Act
*MEDIA RELEASE* *Embargoed: 11am, 23/5/17* *Review of Parental Involvement Act published** * The National Parent Forum of Scotland is pleased
Call for Evidence Responses
Many thanks to all who responded to our calls for evidence, 1281 responses were received from parens, 461 from parent
Pupil Equity Funding
Pupil Equity Funding is allocated directly to schools, targeted at those children most affected by the poverty related attainment gap.
Creativity, Enterprise and Employability
The latest nutshell guide from SDS and the National Parent Forum of Scotland looking at Creativity, Enterprise and Employability is
Full Forum Meeting Minutes March 11th 2017
The full approved meeting minutes can be read here: Forum Minutes 11.3.17
Parental Involvement Act Call for Evidence Publication of Responses
UPDATE – APRIL 2017 Many thanks to all who responded to our calls for evidence, 1281 responses were received from
Parental Perception of the N4 Qualifications
We were recently asked by the Assessment and Qualifications Working Group at Scottish Government to gather evidence on parental perceptions
Additional Support Needs in Scottish Schools
Over the past few months the Education and Skills Committee has been looking a lot at school education. They have asked
Full Forum Minutes 28th January 2017
The full minutes from the forum’s meeting of Jan 28th 2017 can be downloaded by clicking the link below. Forum
Updated SCQF Information Leaflet for Parents
We were pleased to recently help SCQF to revise and improve their leaflet for parents and carers. The leaflet has been simplified to
Religious Observance in Schools
NPFs recently submitted evidence to the informal consultation on Religious observance in schools. You can read our responses here: RO
Evidence for the Care Inspectorate
The Care Inspectorate recently requested evidence from NPFS in relation to the expansion of early learning and childcare to 1140
National Care Standards Review
The National Care Standards help everyone understand what they have a right to expect when they access health and social
STEM
The Government recently consulted on their approach to delivering a high quality Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) education and training
Changes to National 5s
Following the Deputy First Minister’s announcement in September regarding changes to assessment in National Courses, SQA have now shared some more information
Help with Subject Choices
If you’re choosing subjects or know someone who is, My World of Work is there to help. The subjects young
The National Parent forum of Scotland Governance Review Response
We have submitted our response to Scottish Government on the Governance Review of Scottish Education. Overall, parents acknowledge that there
General Teaching Council Scotland Consultation
GTCS have been consulting on proposed new Fitness to Teach Rules to replace their existing Fitness to Teach Appeals Rules which were
Governance Simplified!
Today, November 19th, we were delighted to welcome John Swinney , Deputy First Minister, back to our full forum meeting.
Letter to Education committee
We were recently invited by the Education Committee at the Scottish Parliament to comment on the performance of the SQA and
Standards in Schools Statutory Guidance Consultation
We recently responded to the Standards in Schools consultation. Our response can be read by clicking here: stat-guidance
Child Poverty Bill Scotland
We are pleased to have contributed to the Children in Scotland Response to the Scottish Government’s Consultation paper on the
Imagineers Video
Wonderful video piece featuring the work of the Children’s Parliament in Aberdeen. Thanks to our Aberdeen representative Tony Rafferty for
New Resource from Families Outside – My Diary
The experience of having a mother, father, brother, sister, other family relative or even a friend go to prison can
John Swinney – A Message to Parents
We were delighted to welcome John Swinney, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills to our full forum
Career Conversations in a nutshell
The National Parent Forum are currently producing a helpful leaflet ‘Career Conversations in a nutshell’ in conjunction with Skills Development
Governance Focus Group
We recently held a parents focus group in Dumfries and Galloway to gather opinions on the Governance Review. If you’d
The First Minister's Reading Challenge launches today!
Scottish Book Trust is delivering the First Minister’s Reading Challenge on behalf of the Scottish Government. The Challenge is targeted
Assessment and National Qualifications
Our North Lanarkshire Representative Barrie Sheppard, is part of Scottish Government’s Working Group on Assessment and Qualifications. This group has met
National Care Standards
Our Vice Chair Cheryl Burnett is involved with the review of the National Care Standards and we are delighted to share
Apprenticeship Leavey
This consultation asked for views on options for the use of its share of UK Apprenticeship Levy funding being transferred
Understanding the SCQF
Is your teenager awaiting Exam results? Understanding the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework will help you make sense of their
UCAS Clearing System
As exam day approaches it could be helpful for parents to understand the clearing system. It’s available July to September each
Is your child worried they haven't done well in their exams?
Young Scot have provided some very helpful advice for young people worried ahead of results day. They say: Exam results
Skills Development Scotland Exam Results Helpline
On Tuesday 9th of August, more than 142,000 pupils is Scotland will receive exam results. Skills Development Scotland will open up
Enterprise and Skills Review Call for Evidence
The Enterpise and Skills Review want to hear your views to ensure that Scottish Government and public agencies are delivering
Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court have published their ruling on the Scottish Government’s Named Person legislation. Our Chair, Joanna Murphy has issued a
New Education Delivery Plan published
The Scottish Government has announced a new Delivery Plan for Education which aims to improve school performance and close the attainment
Summer 2016 Newsletter
Welcome to Summer! It’s been a busy time for everyone and with the holidays around the corner (some of you
New NPFS Leadership Team
The National Parent Forum of Scotland is delighted to announce that Joanna Murphy has been elected as the new Chair
Revision Nutshells 2017
Unfortunately we have not had the resources to update the revision nutshells this year so rather than publicise possibly inaccurate
Help with exam revision
The exam season is nearly upon us, with the first exams taking place on Wednesday 4th May. If your child is looking
Minutes 23rd January 2016
The minutes of the forum meeting held on 23rd January 2016 can be found here
GIRFEC information for parents
The Scottish Government is rolling out the Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) aspects of the Children and Young People (Scotland)
Career Conversations in a nutshell
We know that talking to your child about their future career can be tricky. That’s why The National Parent Forum of
Winter 2016 Newsletter
The winter edition of our newsletter is out now, featuring lots of information for parents. A pdf version is below, but
Full Forum Meetings September 17th 2016
To read the full forum meeting minutes from sept 17th 2016 please click on the image below.
Full Forum Meeting Jan 23rd 2016
To read the forum meeting minutes from jan 23rd 2016 please click the link below.
Focus Group with Primary School Parents
This NPFS focus group with Primary school parents, covered all aspects of their child’s education to inform the Review of
Minutes June 4th 2016
Please find the minutes from our meeting, June 4th 2016 by clicking the link below: 2016-06-abbreviated-minutes-final
Margaret Wilson, Chair
Margaret is the chair of the National Parent Forum of Scotland, appointed to the role in September 2020. Margaret has
National Improvement Framework evidence from NPFS
Read the evidence submitted by NPFS to the Scottish Parliament’s Education and Culture Committee about the draft National Improvement Framework
Curriculum for Excellence, Achieving its ambitions?
In April 2015 NPFS held a focus group to discuss whether CfE is achieving its ambitions. The results of
Experiences of 2nd year of N4, N5, and 1st year of new Highers
On May 26th NPFS held a focus group to explore parents’ experiences of the new National 4 and 5 exams
Evidence on Education (Scotland) Bill
NPFS recently submitted evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Education and Culture Committee on the Education (Scotland) Bill. Provisions include duties
A 1+2 Approach to Language Learning: Information for parents
The Scottish Government’s Report ‘Language Learning in Scotland: A 1+2 Approach’ was published in 2012. Local authorities and schools are now
NPFS focus group on the Scottish Government 1+2 Language Approach
The Scottish Government want to make Scotland as successful as possible and see language capability as an important part of
Revision in a Nutshell
Our Revision in a Nutshell series to help learners to prepare for new National 5 examinations is available here.
Rocket Science report of parent focus group Hamilton
The report is now available here: Rocket Science report of parent focus group Hamilton 041212 FINAL v2
Let's Talk resource
Our Let’s Talk resource is now available here: Let’s Talk resource
School handbook guidance launched following consultation
School handbook guidance launched following consultation I was delighted that the School Handbook guidance was launched today at Musselburgh Burgh
Publication of the Languages Working Group Report and Recommendations
Below is the link to the Publication of the Languages Working Group Report and Recommendations, of which I had the
Who does what in Scottish Education?
Who does what in Scottish Education? The Scotland Act 1998 gave the Scottish Parliament power to make laws on devolved