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Today, John Swinney, the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills announced in the Scottish Parliament that

Our latest newsletter is out! Take a look for: Learning Together Maths Sessions Information on Blended Learning ‘Aye Feel’ from

We recently responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the Early Learning and Childcare Statutory Guidance ahead of the expansion

Today we are launching our new Learner Journey Nutshell! When it comes to thinking about options, parents have a big

The NPFS recently submitted feedback to the Education and Skills Committee regarding School Counselling. You can read the response in

The UWS-Oxfam Partnership would like to invite you to their latest Policy Forum Making Policy Care: Exploring the relationship between

Have you tried the DFM’s Christmas Maths Challenge? 🎅 A great opportunity for Family Learning!   Look out for it in

The Scottish Learning Disability Awards 2020 are open for nominations! Why not recognise a person or group of people with

The NPFS responded to the Scottish Government’s Out of School Care Consultation in December 2019. You can read our response

Calling all Scottish School Pupils: Do you want to be in with a chance to discuss climate change with the

This week is Empowering Parents and Carers Week! It is important to give Parents and Carers a voice when it

This week is Empowering Parents and Carers Week! It is important to give Parents and Carers a voice when it

Have you heard of the Empowerment Agenda? Each week of the campaign focuses on a different segment of the Empowerment

Parents and Carers, have you heard about the assistance dog charity Dogs for Good and their new Family Dog Service?

Are you a young parent who might be interested in being part of BBC’s new project: Tiny Happy People? Tiny

This Week is #AntiBullyingWeek Bullying can make Children and Young People feel isolated and worthless, scared, lonely and lacking in

NPFS launches a new resource! Early Learning and Childcare in a Nutshell NPFS is delighted to launch this new publication

The National Parent Forum of Scotland are recruiting for a full-time role! We are looking for a Project & Policy Officer.

General Teaching Council Consultation   The General Teaching Council want to hear from you! They are trying gather the views

NEWS RELEASE from Learning through Landscapes about Outdoor Classroom Day: CHILDREN NEED TO EXPERIENCE THE GREAT OUTDOORS TO LOVE AND

This week is #ChallengePovertyWeek .   NPFS are proud to be supporting Challenge Poverty Week (7-13 October) because we want a more

NPFS is delighted to launch three new publications today at the Scottish Learning Festival, as part of its “…in a Nutshell”

Are you going to the #ScottishLearningFestival? Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th September.   **Thursday 26th September, 13:15 – 14:00* Come

The Scottish Government has launched its Out Of School Care Consultation. They want to find out what Mums, Dads, Carers

Parents, we want to hear from you! Do you have any good examples involving parents in school libraries? 📖 e.g.

Now it’s the summer holidays and the days are longer, make sure you are spending time playing with your children.

Education Scotland has been working with practitioners and parent organisations to refresh and strengthen the Engaging Parents and Families Toolkit.

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NHSScotland has developed a careers guide called ‘A CAREER FOR YOU IN HEALTH’ – it’s got everything you need to know to talk

The 5th annual John Byrne National Drawing Competition is now open and pupils from Primary 4 through to S3 across

As we know, parents play a crucial role in supporting their children’s learning, and levels of parental engagement are consistently

Our latest newsletter is now available! Click here to view. Remember, you can sign up to receive the newsletter directly

The Scottish Parliament Public Petitions Committee have launched an inquiry into the accessibility of mental health resources for young people, and

Talking About Tomorrow. Scotland’s first national conference on transitions for parents and carers of young disabled adults will take place

As part of the Year of Young People 2018, the Scottish Government want to hear from young people aged 8-26

Foundation Apprenticeships offer young people valuable work-based learning opportunities to develop their skills and employer connections in order to build

Has your child, or a child you care for, had contact with the Scottish Justice System for any reason? If

Own It, the BBC’s flagship service, supports young people’s digital lives and wellbeing. To coordinate with Anti-Bullying Week (12th-16th November),

Our November Newsletter is now available. You can access it by clicking here.

Living Streets, the national charity for every day walking, run a national walk to school programme to encourage children and

East Lothian Council is committed to reducing the poverty related attainment gap, raising the attainment and achievement of our children

The Equality and Human Rights Commission published the Is Scotland Fairer? 2018 report today. The report looks at progress towards

respectme, Scotlands Anti-Bullying Service, launch this years anti-bullying campaign- #ChooseRespect. The campaign has been designed to run throughout Anti-Bullying Week

As many of you will know, the Scottish Government are keen to ensure that the Gaelic language has a sustainable

The mental health of our children and young people is a huge concern, with research suggesting that 10% of children

The Early Learning & Childcare Inclusion Fund distributes £500,000 each year to selected Scottish registered ELC providers to support children

A new educational resource was recently launched by the Scottish Government and Road Safety Scotland. Ziggy’s Sports Day is a

Back in 2012, the Scottish Government looked to the future, and which skills would be particularly important for the next

National Museums Scotland is committed to encouraging all children to visit and enjoy their museums. They have a range of

Reach is a fantastic website full of advice, support and tips, presented in a very relatable, age appropriate way. Hear

Whether you have a toddler or a teen, Sleep Scotland’s free telephone Support Line is available to provide advice and

With so much negativity in Scottish education at the moment, often directly blaming the Curriculum for Excellence, it’s no wonder

Play Scotland welcomes Richard Louv, Author to Scotland Richard Louv is a journalist and author of nine books, including Last

Home-Start in Scotland is on a mission to engage a more diverse group of volunteers. Support from the Children and

Pupil Inclusion Network Scotland (PINS) is funded by the Scottish Government Learning Directorate. They have been running for 14 years and

Upstart Scotland is a campaign for a play-based kindergarten stage in Scotland for children aged 3-7, supported by thousands of professionals

It isn’t easy for parents or children to go through separation or to live in separate homes. Parenting Apart sessions,

We have responded to the Scottish Government’s public consultation- ‘Review of Part 1 of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 and creation

Children’s wellbeing is at the heart of Getting it Right for Every Child. This means focusing on the wellbeing of

Earlier this year, The Education and Skills Committee carried out an inquiry into the impact of poverty on attainment and

Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland, and the Getting to Know Getting it Right for Every Child Team announce the

The Salvesen Mindroom Centre, a charity supporting the families of children and young people with learning difficulties, have recently updated their Essential

UK CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONERS STAND TOGETHER FOR THE CHILD’S RIGHT TO PLAY The UK’s annual celebration of play – Playday 2018

The National Parent Forum of Scotland Chairperson, Joanna Murphy, responded to the Scottish Government Consultation Paper- Early Learning and Childcare

Margaret is the chair of the National Parent Forum of Scotland, appointed to the role in September 2020. Margaret has