Education Reform in a Nutshell
Our “In a Nutshell” series provides parents, carers, professionals and others interested in all things Scottish Education with a wide […]
Our “In a Nutshell” series provides parents, carers, professionals and others interested in all things Scottish Education with a wide […]
For the last six months, our representatives and leadership team have been working with an independent consultant to review our
Today we are launching a survey to gather input from parents and carers across Scotland as a follow-up to conversations
The summary report on our findings from the June survey of parents and carers about behaviour, violence, and support in
As young people across Scotland receive their results, NPFS is here for thier parents and carers. This year we’ve compiled
As schools start to knock out all over Scotland, the NPFS leadership team just wanted to take a second to
The National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) is pleased to see the finished report from Professor Louise Hayward’s Independent Review
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On Wednesday, 7th June, the NPFS leadership team and several representatives attended the 2023 Scottish Education Awards. The event was
In just under two weeks, the NPFS Leadership Team will attend the Scottish Education Awards to present the Parent and
Hello from Cheryl, Chair, National Parent Forum Scotland I hope you are all well. We have been busy with Phase
Our February strike action survey had nearly 7,000 respondents and showed that overall, parents still support industrial action by education
The NPFS is working with Connect and representatives from all the main stakeholders in Scottish education as part of the
We are pleased to announce the release of an updated Parent Council Resource pack for 2022. NPFS representatives and leadership
NPFS Parental View of the Continuing Use of Masks in Schools – 21/01/2022 Following the NPFS Chair’s contribution to the
With other stakeholders, we have developed an information resource on LGBT inclusive education for parents and carers to help them
The National Parent Forum of Scotland have worked with the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) to answer questions, from parents, around
The SQA has published a message for parents and carers with an update on Higher and Advanced Higher courses 2020-21
Further to our survey on the topic of Higher and Advanced Higher exam diet there was a clear message that
Due to the overwhelming response we have had from parents we are really pleased to have a representative sample from
Scottish parents’ groups join forces to call for the current level of teacher qualifications in Scotland to be maintained under
We are looking to capture the views of the Parents and Carers of pupils sitting Highers and/or Advanced Highers, to
The National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) understands the difficult decisions being taken regarding the exam diet planned for 2021.
Our latest newsletter is out! Take a look for: A Welcome from our New Chair Margaret Wilson and a thank you
The National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) is delighted to announce that Margaret Wilson has been appointed as the new Chair of
Our latest newsletter is out! Take a look for: Details of our Parent Q&A with the Deputy First Minister Information
The NPFS is pleased that overall pass rates have increased from last year but recognise that young people and their
Our latest newsletter is out! Take a look for: Additional Support for Learning Review: A look at the Recommendations for
Parents, we want to hear from you! We are running a survey to gather your views. We want to hear about your
Our latest newsletter is out! Take a look for: Information about Angela Morgan’s Additional Support for Learning Review and our
Angela Morgan’s Additional Support for Learning (ASL) Review has been published. The NPFS are pleased to have been involved in
Our latest newsletter is out! Take a look for: Follow up from our Parent Q&A with Deputy First Minister John
Wednesday, 17th June 2020 The National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) hosted a live Q&A webinar with John Swinney, Deputy
Q&A with Deputy First Minister John Swinney: Further Information and Resources for Parents and Carers Thank you for watching
Our latest newsletter is out! Take a look for: Parent Q&A with Deputy First Minister John Swinney Learning Together Maths
We know that parents are working hard to balance the challenges of Covid-19 and whilst we are not expected to
Our latest newsletter is out! Take a look for: Parent Club Q&A on how and when schools will re-open in
Our latest newsletter is out! Take a look for: Strategic Framework for Re-Opening Schools Announced by the Scottish Government Parent
The National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) welcomes the Scottish Government’s strategic framework for reopening Schools and Early Learning and
Our latest newsletter is out! Take a look for: New ‘In a Nutshells…’ on Learning at home in lockdown, Online
We’ve launched three new Nutshells for parents and carers: Learning at Home in Lockdown, Online Safety, and Securing your Devices.
Our latest newsletter is out! Take a look for: The announcement of new additions to our ‘In a Nutshell Series…’
Our latest newsletter is out! Featuring… Guidance for parents on learning in the summer term Here for You information from
Our latest newsletter is out! Featuring… Guidance for parents on learning in the summer term, produced in partnership with the
The new term has begun, however in these unprecedented circumstances our children aren’t returning to school. The uncertainty of the
The current healthcare situation has created a lot of uncertainty, and for young people completing SQA qualifications in school, college
During the coronavirus outbreak we know that information and resources for parents are important to keep everyone informed. We’ll be
We have launched our latest newsletter, with information and resources around coronavirus and the school closures, as well as news
COVID-19 is an uncertain and worrying time for all of us, and children and young people will also be feeling
With the news that schools will be closing from Friday, we know this will pose a challenge for parents and
Coronavirus COVID – 19 Update 18/03/2020 The National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) are following updated advice from NHS Inform
On Wednesday 26thFebruary, a members’ debate took place at the Scottish Parliament as part of our 10thAnniversary celebrations. The
The National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) is pleased to announce that at 5pm on Wednesday 26th February the Scottish
The NPFS know that children and young people’s mental health and well-being is so important, and we are proud to
Parents know their children best and children do better when parents are involved and engaged with their learning. In 2006
New Free E-Learning Resource for Parents of Preterm Children. Two to three children in an average sized class are
Are you a parent of a young person with asthma? Are they aged between 8-16? Do you live in Edinburgh
Additional Support for Learning Review and January Focus Groups 20th December 2019 Dear All, We have received a
* Register for our upcoming ASL Focus Groups in January 2020 * During our Q&A event, we mentioned that we
MCR Pathways are looking for volunteers! MCR Pathways train and match volunteer mentors with a young person to meet for
Thursday, 5th December 2019 The NPFS launches new Empowering Parents and Carers Nutshell The National Parent Forum of Scotland
Every day across Scotland, Skills Development Scotland (SDS) advisers help people of all ages to take control of their future
Parents – are you up to date with University Admissions? Universities Scotland has published a new guide setting out clearly
Making the CRC30 Matter for Children 🎈 Unicef has recently produced a free toolkit to mark the 30th Anniversary of
Do you know about Participatory Budgeting? Participatory Budgeting allows people to have a direct say in how local money is
Parents, can you help? The Scottish Government are conducting a review of The Implementation of Additional Support for Learning in
In response to campaigns from the Third Sector across Scotland, plans for the new Scottish Child Payment have been brought
The National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) is continuing its 10th birthday celebrations by hosting a Q & A session
Parents, make sure that you are up to date with the upcoming changes to all food and drink offered in
Parents, can you help? The Scottish Government are conducting a review of The Implementation of Additional Support for Learning in
Parents, have you ever wanted a question answered about your child’s education? We are hosting a Q & A session
New Resource: The Compassionate and Connected Classroom School children are being helped to cope with the effects of adversity and
A new life-changing website offering every family in Stirling (with no income checks) Free and Easy Access to Preloved School
Did you know that any child still aged 4 at the school commencement date in Scotland has a legal right
Parents and Carers What do you think of Skills Development Scotland’s Careers & Skills Services in schools, centres and online?
Incorporating the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child into Scottish domestic law. The National Parent Forum of
Today is #Playday2019 The Celebration of Children’s Right to Play, highlighting the importance of play in children’s lives. #Playday is
In the lead up to results day on 6th August, we’re sharing young people’s stories in Scotland through the #MyLearnerJourney
In line with the Programme for Government 2018-19 commitment, the Scottish Government has launched a consultation to look at how
Have you heard of Resolve: ASL Mediation Service? It is the largest mediation provider in Scotland. Their latest newsletter is
Parenting isn’t always easy. Although it’s often amazing and rewarding to watch your children grow, and to help them learn
What’s Going On Now? (WGON) is a study of young people learning and making music across scotland: * Offering an
Education Scotland’s “Empowerment for Parent and Pupil Participation.” From March to May 2019, HM Inspectors of Education visited 45 schools
Aye for Ideas is a call to action – explore ideas, question ideas, discuss ideas. We want to support everyone
Creativity skills are crucial for young people to improve how they problem solve, have ideas or come up with a
Education Scotland launches “I’m an Engineer!” A fun resource for families to learn about and to engage in STEM activities
“It’s one of your rights to know your rights!” As part of the public consultation on the Action Plan for
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) deliver Scotland’s Career Service. They provide both face-to-face and online support to individuals of all ages
Family Learning is so important for Parental Involvement, Parental Engagement and Improving your child’s attainment outcomes. Why not encourage your
Transitions for Armed Forces Families –> New Nutshell Launched! In conjunction with Association of Directors of Education in Scotland (ADES).
Learning for sustainability is about the entire school community working together to build a fair and equitable society that lives
The Disclosure (Scotland) Bill has been introduced to the Scottish Parliament. The Bill sets out proposals to modernise and improve
On the day of our tenth anniversary celebration in Parliament we are delighted to announce that the Interim Progress Report
NPFS Parliamentary Reception Celebrating 10 years of representing parents, the National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) is having a reception
Has your child ever had a concussion? Then check out ACoRN: “After Concussion, Return to Normality.” While there are good
Today we are delighted to launch three new nutshell leaflets helping parents understand aspects of Scottish Education. You can take
Outdoor Play and Learning is so important for our children. This generation of Children spend on average four hours outside
This week is Child Safety Week! #childsafetyweek aims to raise awareness of the risks of child accidents and how they can be
NPFS would like to take this opportunity to say a huge THANK YOU to our Volunteer Reps for their fantastic