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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.
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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.
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The school information dashboard brings together a range of information gathered from publicly funded schools in Scotland.
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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.
Latest News
21 April 2021
Update on Gaelic Medium Education
Read the latest newsletter from Comann nam Pàrant, the national organisation that supports parents who choose GME for their children.
24 March 2021
National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher Learner booklet
Following feedback from learners, the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has created a booklet to explain ‘What you need to know for 2021: National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher’.
19 March 2021
Read, Write, Count (RWC) Activities for Families
Support for parents and families to read together and take part in fun creative activities focused on this year’s Primary 3 book bags.
17 March 2021
Question and answer session with the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) for parents
The National Parent Forum of Scotland are hosting a question & answer session with the Scottish Qualifications Authority for parents.
17 March 2021
Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Appeals Consultation – Closing soon
The Scottish Qualifications Authority have now launched a consultation on the 2021 appeals process.