Today, John Swinney, the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills announced in the Scottish Parliament that the Scottish Government’s aim is for children to return to school full-time, depending on scientific advice that it is safe to do so, in August.   Covid-19 has presented us all with many challenges, and […]

Our latest newsletter is out! Take a look for: Learning Together Maths Sessions Information on Blended Learning ‘Aye Feel’ from Young Scot and the Scottish Government And more… You can find the newsletter online here, and to get it straight to your inbox, subscribe here.

We recently responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the Early Learning and Childcare Statutory Guidance ahead of the expansion to 1140 Hours in August 2020. Follow the download link below to read the response in full.

Today we are launching our new Learner Journey Nutshell! When it comes to thinking about options, parents have a big influence on what our children choose to do. It’s important to help our young people take the long view when it comes to making decisions. It’s not just about now; it’s also about what’s up […]

The NPFS recently submitted feedback to the Education and Skills Committee regarding School Counselling. You can read the response in full by following the download link below.

The UWS-Oxfam Partnership would like to invite you to their latest Policy Forum Making Policy Care: Exploring the relationship between care work and poverty When? 21st January 2020 Where? The University of the West of Scotland campus in Paisley. From those working in the paid childcare and health and social care sectors, to parents and […]

Have you tried the DFM’s Christmas Maths Challenge? 🎅 A great opportunity for Family Learning!   Look out for it in your P4’s schoolbag or click here to have a go.   Good Luck! 🍀 #christmasmaths This year, the Christmas Holiday Challenge is aimed at primary 4 pupils (previously primary 6 pupils). All Primary Schools should […]

The Scottish Learning Disability Awards 2020 are open for nominations! Why not recognise a person or group of people with a learning disability, and celebrate their talents and achievements by nominating them for a Scottish Learning Disability Award? This year there are 8 categories, spanning everything from the creative pursuits to sporting achievement and work […]

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

Calling all Scottish School Pupils: Do you want to be in with a chance to discuss climate change with the First Minister? The Scottish Government have re-opened two climate change competitions that were originally launched during Climate Week 2019. Enter their Competitions now! 👉 bit.ly/37Hlo5n     Additional Links: Photo Competition for Primary Schools: 👉 […]

This week is Empowering Parents and Carers Week! It is important to give Parents and Carers a voice when it comes to their child’s Education. When parents are involved in their children’s learning, it benefits children, families and schools: children do better. We asked one of our NPFS Parent Reps to describe what Empowerment means […]

This week is Empowering Parents and Carers Week! It is important to give Parents and Carers a voice when it comes to their child’s Education. When parents are involved in their children’s learning, it benefits children, families and schools: children do better. We asked one of our NPFS Parent Reps to describe what Empowerment means […]

Have you heard of the Empowerment Agenda? Each week of the campaign focuses on a different segment of the Empowerment Jigsaw. This week it’s Parents and Carers and NPFS are leading on this segment of the jigsaw. It is important to give Parents and Carers a voice when it comes to their child’s Education. When […]

Parents and Carers, have you heard about the assistance dog charity Dogs for Good and their new Family Dog Service? This service is for Parents and Carers who have a child with autism between the ages of 3 and 16, who are either looking at getting a dog or who want to train their own […]

Are you a young parent who might be interested in being part of BBC’s new project: Tiny Happy People? Tiny Happy People is a new initiative from BBC Education aiming to help young parents (aged 18-34) develop their child’s language and communication skills, so they get the best start in life. Language is the building […]

This Week is #AntiBullyingWeek Bullying can make Children and Young People feel isolated and worthless, scared, lonely and lacking in confidence. But, it doesn’t have to be this way. #ChooseKindness NPFS have teamed up with Parenting Across Scotland to create a joint social media campaign sharing information for Mums, Dads and Carers about bullying. Visit […]

NPFS launches a new resource! Early Learning and Childcare in a Nutshell NPFS is delighted to launch this new publication as part of our “…in a Nutshell” series. Our Nutshells are for parents and carers to help them understand aspects of Scottish Education. This leaflet on Early Learning and Childcare gives an overview of the options […]

The National Parent Forum of Scotland are recruiting for a full-time role! We are looking for a Project & Policy Officer. Please read the information below and download the Job Description. If you have any questions, please email recruitment@childreninscotland.org.uk. Job Advert Post:                        Project and Policy Officer (National Parent Forum of Scotland) Location:               The main office […]

General Teaching Council Consultation   The General Teaching Council want to hear from you! They are trying gather the views of Parents and Carers as part of their consultation on the Professional Standards and Code. They both form the foundation of Teaching Professionalism in Scotland. Any Parents and Carers with an interest in education in […]

NEWS RELEASE from Learning through Landscapes about Outdoor Classroom Day: CHILDREN NEED TO EXPERIENCE THE GREAT OUTDOORS TO LOVE AND PROTECT IT Research shows that playing and learning outdoors as part of the school day gives children a better understanding of the environment. 4000 schools across the UK and Republic of Ireland (ROI) will take […]

This week is #ChallengePovertyWeek .   NPFS are proud to be supporting Challenge Poverty Week (7-13 October) because we want a more equal society where children and families are no longer in the grip of poverty.   Challenge Poverty Week is a chance for us to come together and look at the kind of society we want […]

NPFS is delighted to launch three new publications today at the Scottish Learning Festival, as part of its “…in a Nutshell” series: Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) in a Nutshell Senior Phase in a Nutshell Wider Achievement in a Nutshell These leaflets will help parents to better understand aspects of Scottish Education. Today our Chair, Joanna Murphy, […]

Are you going to the #ScottishLearningFestival? Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th September.   **Thursday 26th September, 13:15 – 14:00* Come to NPFS’s Seminar on “Parents as True Partners” (Code:M4I) Joanna discusses Empowering the Learning Community & Engaging them in School Improvement. 2019 is going to be a huge year for School Empowerment.   Look out […]

The Scottish Government has launched its Out Of School Care Consultation. They want to find out what Mums, Dads, Carers and Practitioners think about childcare after school and during the holidays. The consultation asks questions about what the Scottish Government can do to better support families in accessing high quality, flexible and affordable services which […]