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NPFS Organisational Review Results
For the last six months, our representatives and leadership team have been working with an independent consultant to review our
01/03/2024
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Focus Groups / Consultations
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
22/06/2023
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We are the National Parent Forum of Scotland
If you’re curious what the National Parent Forum of Scotland does, here we are…in a Nutshell. [siteorigin_widget class=”Sydney_Video_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget]
09/06/2023
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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
09/06/2023
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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
22/05/2023
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NPFS Newsletter for May
Hello from Cheryl, Chair, National Parent Forum Scotland I hope you are all well. We have been busy with Phase
10/05/2023
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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
22/09/2021
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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
18/11/2020
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Education
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.
07/10/2020
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News
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
01/10/2020
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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
21/09/2020
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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
11/09/2020
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Education
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
31/08/2020
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Results Day 2020
The NPFS is pleased that overall pass rates have increased from last year but recognise that young people and their
04/08/2020
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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
30/07/2020
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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
08/07/2020
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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
19/06/2020
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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
17/06/2020
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Q&A with Deputy First Minister John Swinney: Further Information and Resources for Parents and Carers Thank you for watching
16/06/2020
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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
10/06/2020
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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
21/05/2020
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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
20/04/2020
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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
04/03/2020
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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
24/02/2020
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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
05/12/2019
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NPFS hosts Parents’ Q&A with John Swinney (DFM)
The National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) is continuing its 10th birthday celebrations by hosting a Q & A session
04/10/2019
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Q & A with John Swinney
Parents, have you ever wanted a question answered about your child’s education? We are hosting a Q & A session
21/09/2019
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NPFS Response to Incorporating the UNCRC into Scottish Domestic Law
Incorporating the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child into Scottish domestic law. The National Parent Forum of
29/08/2019
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Joint Interim Progress Report
On the day of our tenth anniversary celebration in Parliament we are delighted to announce that the Interim Progress Report
12/06/2019
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NPFS 10th Anniversary Parliamentary Reception
NPFS Parliamentary Reception Celebrating 10 years of representing parents, the National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) is having a reception
12/06/2019
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Press and Media
EIS ballot opens
Today our chair, Joanna Murphy made the following short statement: ”As the ballot opens, we wish our teachers well in
31/01/2019
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A note of concern: The future of instrumental music tuition in schools
We welcome the publication of the Education and Skills Committee report on instrumental music tuition today. NPFS chair, Joanna Murphy
22/01/2019
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Scottish Government Announcement on N4 qualifications
The National Parent Forum of Scotland welcome the announcement from Scottish Government regarding the National 4 Qualification. National 4 is
01/11/2018
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Press and Media
The Parental View of Scottish Education
Our Chair, Joanna, met with freelance writer, Sam Phipps to talk about Learning Together, the parental involvement action plan which hopes
05/09/2018
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Press and Media
Latest Comment on Scottish National Standardised Assessment’s- 24th August 2018
NPFS Chair, Joanna Murphy, said- “In the same week that Mr Swinney, DFM, launched “Learning Together- Scotland’s Action Plan for
24/08/2018
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Press and Media
Press Article- ‘Information vacuum’ blamed for parent anxiety over P1 tests
NPFS Chair, Joanna Murphy, has written to the Herald in relation to the recent coverage of the P1 Standardised Testing.
22/08/2018
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More Support For Parents
New engagement plan to improve links between home and school. The first ever national action plan to encourage and
21/08/2018
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Announcement by Scottish Government June 26th 2018
Following the announcement on education reforms in parliament today, NPFS Chair, Joanna Murphy said: ”I was pleased to speak to
26/06/2018
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Press and Media
Annual Conference 2018
The National Parent Forum of Scotland Conference: Working together for our children The National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) is
09/02/2018
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NPFS announces support for TIE campaign
The NPFS announces support for the TIE campaign The National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) is pleased to announce that
07/12/2017
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NPFS Governance next steps statement
Press Statement : June 15th 2017 The National Parent Forum of Scotland believes in the continuous improvement of our education
15/06/2017
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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
22/05/2017
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