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Play is important for the early stages of brain development and playing with your child can help build relationships for later life. But no matter what age we are, play helps to develop important skills for learning, life and work.
An introduction to the various ways that you can get involved in helping out and sharing skills at your child's school.
Learn more about GME, where it is available, how it is delivered, and how it might benefit your child.
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Be at the heart of your child’s learning during COVID-19
Find guidance and support for parents and families regarding learning at home.
What is assessment, and when and how does it take place?
Information for parents and carers about assessment, discussing what it covers and how it is carried out.
About the 3-18 curriculum
A simple introduction to Curriculum for Excellence, with links to further information.
School information dashboard
The school information dashboard brings together a range of information gathered from publicly funded schools in Scotland.
Ways to get involved
As a parent, you can make an enormous difference, to your child's chances of success in school, at home and in their later life.
How can you help?Learning through play
Play is important for the early stages of brain development and playing with your child can help build relationships for later life. But no matter what age we are, play helps to develop important skills for learning, life and work.
Ways of getting involved
An introduction to the various ways that you can get involved in helping out and sharing skills at your child's school.
Gaelic Medium Education (Foghlam tro Mheadhan na Gàidhlig)
Learn more about GME, where it is available, how it is delivered, and how it might benefit your child.
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11 February 2021
Complex Additional Support Needs – Resources for learning at home and guidance for parents
New learning at home resources and support is available for parents of children with complex additional support needs.
29 January 2021
Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) – Parent Surveys
SQA would like to hear the opinions of parents and carers on a range of issues.
08 January 2021
Online learning sessions for learners and families about climate and the environment
Education Scotland has been working with AimHi to develop a series of webinars during January and February for learners and families in Scotland.
08 January 2021
British Sign Language (BSL) online blethers
The British Deaf Association (BDA) have received funding from the Scottish Government to host live weekly online chats during the winter months.
21 December 2020
Update on Higher and Advanced Higher courses 2020-21
A message for parents and carers from the SQA.