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The National Parent Forum of Scotland have worked with the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) to answer questions, from parents, around the 2021 National 5, Highers and Advanced Highers Qualification delivery. We have put together answers to some frequently asked questions on the this year’s “alternative certification model” for awarding qualifications. Please feel free to share […]
Scottish parents’ groups join forces to call for the current level of teacher qualifications in Scotland to be maintained under the terms of the Internal Market Bill The National Parent Forum of Scotland and Connect, share the General Teaching Council of Scotland’s (GTCS) concerns regarding the possible impact of the Internal Market Bill on Scottish […]
The National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) hosted another live Q&A webinar with John Swinney, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, yesterday (Thursday, 10th September). This event was scheduled due to the overwhelming response to the Q&A in June. Parents and carers were again invited to post questions to the […]
Thank you for watching our online Q&A with Deputy First Minister John Swinney on the 10th September 2020. We are pleased so many parents took time to get involved in the session. We hope that the Q&A answered many of your questions. For those unable to attend the session live or who would like to […]
The National Parent Forum of Scotland is delighted to announce, after the popularity of the event in June, that we are hosting another live Q&A with John Swinney, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills. The event will take place on Thursday 10th September 2020, 7pm – 8.30pm, and it is an opportunity […]
The National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) hosted a live Q&A webinar with John Swinney, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, on Tuesday, 16th June. The event focused on the impact of COVID-19 and the issues related to the ‘blended’ learning approach for schools re-opening on the 11th August. Parents and carers registering […]
Q&A with Deputy First Minister John Swinney: Further Information and Resources for Parents and Carers Thank you for watching our online Q&A with Deputy First Minister John Swinney about education during Covid-19, the return to school in August, and blended learning. We are pleased so many parents took time to get involved in the […]
The National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) welcomes the Scottish Government’s strategic framework for reopening Schools and Early Learning and Childcare Settings. We look forward to more detailed information of the measures that will be put in place, so that parents can be confident that their children can return to schools and early learning settings […]
The new term has begun, however in these unprecedented circumstances our children aren’t returning to school. The uncertainty of the coronavirus outbreak brings many challenges for all of us, and the National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) know that parents across Scotland are working hard to balance these challenges whilst our children and young people […]
The current healthcare situation has created a lot of uncertainty, and for young people completing SQA qualifications in school, college or with a training provider or employer, the cancellation of the 2020 exams and coursework assessments has amplified this for them and their parents or carers. The NPFS understands that you may have lots of […]
We were pleased to submit our view to the Scottish Parliament Education Committee this week, to inform their short inquiry into into school infrastructure and the safety of school buildings. You can read our response by following this link : Buildings 2
Over the past few months the Education and Skills Committee has been looking a lot at school education. They have asked lots of people for their views on Additional Support Needs and, because of what they have heard, they want to do some more work on this issue. A child or young person is said to have additional […]
NPFs recently submitted evidence to the informal consultation on Religious observance in schools. You can read our responses here: RO
The Care Inspectorate recently requested evidence from NPFS in relation to the expansion of early learning and childcare to 1140 hours. You can read our response here: Care Inspectorate
The National Care Standards help everyone understand what they have a right to expect when they access health and social care services. They also help services understand and meet the quality and standards of care which they should provide. In 2014, the Scottish Government launched a consultation seeking views on the approach and scope of […]
The Government recently consulted on their approach to delivering a high quality Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) education and training offering, across the education system. The draft STEM Education and Training Strategy for Scotland has two aims: 1. To improve levels of STEM enthusiasm, skills, and knowledge in order to raise attainment and aspirations in learning, […]
We have submitted our response to Scottish Government on the Governance Review of Scottish Education. Overall, parents acknowledge that there are inconsistencies across local authorities but they are clear that they do not see any value in adding another layer of bureaucracy. Parents also state that there needs to be greater clarity over the roles […]
GTCS have been consulting on proposed new Fitness to Teach Rules to replace their existing Fitness to Teach Appeals Rules which were put in place in 2012. The Fitness to Teach Rules set out the procedure that is followed when they investigate and determine the fitness to teach of their registered teachers or applicants for registration. They follow this process […]
We were recently invited by the Education Committee at the Scottish Parliament to comment on the performance of the SQA and Education Scotland against the outcomes they are seeking to achieve and how outcomes are measured. Our reply can be read by clicking this link: ed-committee
We recently responded to the Standards in Schools consultation. Our response can be read by clicking here: stat-guidance
We are pleased to have contributed to the Children in Scotland Response to the Scottish Government’s Consultation paper on the Child Poverty Bill Scotland. The full response can be read by clicking here: child-poverty-bill-scotland-cis-response.
This consultation asked for views on options for the use of its share of UK Apprenticeship Levy funding being transferred to the Scottish Government. You can read our views here: Aprrenticeship leavy
The Scottish Government has announced a new Delivery Plan for Education which aims to improve school performance and close the attainment gap. The Plan will: Focus on closing the attainment gap by extending the reach, scope and investment of the Scottish Attainment Challenge over the next five years. Launch a governance and funding review to examine […]
Read the evidence submitted by NPFS to the Scottish Parliament’s Education and Culture Committee about the draft National Improvement Framework amendments to the Education (Scotland) Bill. Education Bill NIF amendments NPFS evidence Nov 15 The National Improvement Framework aims to drive forward improvement in Scottish education and close the attainment gap by focussing on the […]
NPFS recently submitted evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Education and Culture Committee on the Education (Scotland) Bill. Provisions include duties to reduce inequality of educational outcome; a process for parents’ requests for Gaelic medium primary education; and extending rights under the ASL Act to children aged 12 and over with capacity. Our evidence can be found here: […]