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 […]
Policy and Parliamentary
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
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
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
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
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
Q&A with Deputy First Minister John Swinney: Further Information and Resources for Parents and Carers Thank you for watching
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
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
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
School Infrastructure Inquiry
We were pleased to submit our view to the Scottish Parliament Education Committee this week, to inform their short inquiry
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
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
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
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
Apprenticeship Leavey
This consultation asked for views on options for the use of its share of UK Apprenticeship Levy funding being transferred
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
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
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