Reporting on Children’s Progress Robyn McIlroy – Kirn Primary School, Dunoon Barrie Sheppard – National Parent Forum of Scotland

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

Developing Information for parents Representing the views of parents Influencing policy Establishing relationships

 Curriculum for Excellence Management Board  Assessment and Qualifications  Additional Support Needs  Languages  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  Facebook  Twitter  Communication

How would you (or share if you have done) carry out consultation with parents on:  Culture Change  Assessing Learning  Sharing Learning Leadership: Consulting Parents Discussion

How do parents feel right now:  all too complicated  Mixed messages from teachers  Fear of unknown  Worry about their kids future  Language used is for Teachers not Parents So what is way forward? Leadership : Building parental confidence

Questions? Please don’t be shy?