National Parent Forum of Scotland
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National Parent Forum of Scotland Iain Ellis MBE – West Dunbartonshire Barrie Sheppard – North Lanarkshire
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National Parent Forum of Scotland
Iain Ellis MBE – West DunbartonshireBarrie Sheppard – North Lanarkshire
The National Parent Forum of Scotland has
been set up to give Parent Councils and
Parents an opportunity to discuss and raise
educational issues of mutual interest or
concerns at a national level.
Purpose
Parents as partners in learning
provides an independent voice for parents and carers
communicates with parents and Parent Councils
builds partnerships at national and local levels
has parent representation on national committees and working groups
The National Parent Forum of Scotland
The Forum will work in partnership with national and
local government and other organisations involved in
education and well being issues to represent parents
in pursuit of our aim to help every pupil maximise
his/her potential.
“Forum Constitution”
Role
Establishing relationships
Curriculum for Excellence Management Board Assessment and Qualifications Additional Support Needs Languages 1 + 2 Early Years Collaborative GIRFEC Board Raising Attainment National Conference on CfE for Parents since 2010 Government Consultations - Providing parents with information
Communication with Parent Councils Liaising with Local Authority Local Area Forums Linking with other groups
Local Level
National Parent Forum Blog www.parentforumscotland.org
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/parentforumscotland
Twitter https://twitter.com/parentforumscot
Communication
How would you (or share if you have done) carry out consultation with parents on: Future of Study LeaveChanging timing/numbers of subject choicesDecision on old or new HigherHow you decide on who to put forward for review of marking (changes to Appeals)How decisions are made on Progression from Nat 4 and 5 and to Higher
Leadership: Consulting Parents
Discussion
How do parents feel right now: all too complicated Negative mediaMixed messages from teachersFear of unknownWorry about their kids futureFocus seems on teachers not children
So what is way forward?
Leadership :Building parental confidence
Questions?
Please don’t be shy?
