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Number of records returned:
12
PARENTZONE
Location:
N/A
Area:
Scotland
Sub Category:
School Information
Details:
Information about education in Scotland for parents of children aged 3 to 18, including ideas on how to support your child's learning
- Choosing a school, Attending school, Starting and leaving school, Get involved with your child's school, Curriculum guide, Following your child's progress, Help with homework, Learning outside school hours, Your child's wellbeing, Additional support needs.
Contact:
Website: http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/parentzone
Posted Date:
01 Jul 2010
Reviewed Date:
ENGAGE FOR EDUCATION
Location:
N/A
Area:
Scotland
Sub Category:
Details:
>>>> parents, children, teachers, school staff and the wider education community
........ have something to say about making Scottish education even better?
Engage for Education is a Scottish Government website that gives you the opportunity to share ideas, make suggestions, give advice, respond to issues and comment on topics and issues.
Contact:
Name: Scottish Government
Website: http://www.engageforeducation.org
Posted Date:
02 Jun 2010
Reviewed Date:
SCHOOL ADMISSION
Location:
Falkirk Council, McLaren House, Marchmont Avenue, Polmont, FK2 0NZ
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
School Information
Details:
Information regarding admission to primary and secondary schools is available from the Falkirk Council Website:-
Contact:
Telephone: 01324 506600
Fax: 01324 506601
Email: director.educ@falkirk.gov.uk
Website: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
Posted Date:
30 Mar 2010
Reviewed Date:
LEARNING TO ACHIEVE
Location:
Falkirk Council Education Services, McLaren House, Marchmont Avenue, Polmont, FK2 0NZ
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
School Information
Details:
Learning to Achieve is Falkirk Council Education Services interpretation of Curriculum for Excellence. It sets out our vision for children and young people 3-18 and describes the experiences they can expect throughout their education.
The core document sets out how Education Services will go about delivering education across Falkirk Council establishments and also a poster showing the aims and vision of the strategy for raising achievement. Please click on links below to download documents.
Learning to Achieve: Core Document
Learning to Achieve: Poster
Contact:
Name: Falkirk Council
Telephone: 01324 506600
Fax: 01324 506601
Email: director.educ@falkirk.gov.uk
Website: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk/services/education/learning_to_achieve.aspx
Leaflet: Click here to view in a new window
To view this leaflet you will need a PDF reader application. A link to a free PDF reader is available on this site's Useful Links page.
Posted Date:
05 Feb 2010
Reviewed Date:
24 Mar 2010
IN THE KNOW - Parents Newsletter
Location:
N/A
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
School Information
Details:
~ ~ In the Know, a newsletter for all parents in the Falkirk area - keeping you up to date with education matters.
Click here to view recent issues.
Contact:
Name: Falkirk Council Education Services
Telephone: 01324 506600
Fax: 01324 506601
Email: director.educ@falkirk.gov.uk
Website: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
Posted Date:
05 Feb 2010
Reviewed Date:
PARENT COUNCILS
Location:
Falkirk Education Services, McLaren House, Marchmont Avenue, Polmont, FK2 0NZ
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Details:
The role of the Parent Council is to -
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Support the school in its work with parents
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Represent the views of parents
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Promote contact between the school, parents, pupils, providers of nursery education and the community
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Report to the Parent Forum
To find out how you can become involved in your child's school Parent Council, visit the Falkirk Council website or contact your child's school direct.
Organisation: Falkirk Council
Contact:
Telephone: 01324 506600
Fax: 01324 506601
Email: education.communications@falkirk.gov.uk
Website: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
Posted Date:
06 Feb 2008
Reviewed Date:
02 Dec 2009
BREAKFAST CLUBS
Location:
N/A
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
School Information
Details:
Breakfast Clubs offer a healthy balanced breakfast starting before school - open from 8am. The following schools operate a Breakfast Club:-
- Airth Primary
- Bainsford Primary
- Beancross Primary
- Bo'ness Primary
- Carmuirs Primary
- Carron Primary
- Carronshore Primary
- Easter Carmuirs Primary
- Grange Primary
- Hallglen Primary
- Laurieston Primary
- Maddiston Primary
- Moray Primary
- Nethermains Primary
- Slamannan Primary
- St Joseph's Primary
- Victoria Primary
- Westquarter Primary
- St Mungo's High School
Contact:
Telephone: 01324 590475
Email: info@falkirk.gov.uk
Website: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
Posted Date:
17 Jul 2008
Reviewed Date:
13 Nov 2009
SCHOOL HOLIDAY DATES 2010-2011
Location:
McLaren House, Marchmont Avenue, Polmont, FK2 0NZ
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
School Holiday Dates
Details:
Agreed school holiday dates for 2010-2011 are available from Falkirk Council website, please click here for details.
Contact:
Telephone: 01324 506600
Fax: 01324 506601
Email: director.educ@falkirk.gov.uk
Website: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
Posted Date:
15 May 2009
Reviewed Date:
13 Nov 2009
PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION
Location:
McLaren House, Marchmont Avenue, Polmont, FK2 0NZ
Area:
Falkirk Council Area
Sub Category:
Pre-School
Details:
??? Did you know that pre-school education is available in over 60 establishments in the Falkirk Council area?
- Your child will be eligible for a pre-school education place the term after their 3rd birthday
- You can apply anytime after your child's 2nd birthday
- All pre-school centres offer five 2½ hour sessions.
- Pre-school centres include Falkirk Council Day Nurseries, Nursery Schools and Nursery Classes, also several Private Nurseries and Playgroups who are in partnership with Falkirk Council Education Services.
For further information, download an application or information leaflet go to www.falkirk.gov.uk/preschool
To find out details of pre-school provision, contact Falkirk Childcare Information Service or visit the website.
Contact:
Name: Falkirk Council Education Services
Telephone: 01324 506632
Fax: 01324 506604
Email: childcare@falkirk.gov.uk
Website: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk/preschool
Posted Date:
21 Oct 2009
Reviewed Date:
HMIe
Location:
Denholm House, Almondvale Business Park, Almondvale Way, Livingston, EH54 6GA
Area:
Scotland
Sub Category:
Inspection
Details:
HMIe (Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education) inspects and reports on the quality of education in pre-school centres, primary schools, special schools, community learning and development services, colleges, and residential educational provision. We also inspect education functions of local authorities and carry out joint inspections of services for children.
If you are a parent or carer looking for information on a pre-school centre or school which your child attends, or might attend, you will find our inspection reports tell you about the quality of education in the centre or school (including Pre-School, Primary, Secondary).
* Further details regarding HMIe including publications, good practice, news and information can be found on the website.
* To find out more about individual inspections and reports: see links for each sector on the left hand side of the website. You can search for reports by local authority or from the alphabetical list.
Contact:
Telephone: 01506 600 200
Website: http://www.hmie.gov.uk
Posted Date:
20 Oct 2009
Reviewed Date:
CURRICULUM FOR EXCELLENCE
Location:
N/A
Area:
Scotland
Sub Category:
Details:
Scottish education is changing with the introduction of Curriculum for Excellence.
Curriculum for Excellence has been designed to ensure children and young people aged 3 to 18 years can be as fully engaged in their learning as possible whether in nursery, primary or secondary school and at all crucial stages.
The purpose of the Curriculum for Excellence is to enable all children and young people to become:-
- successful learners
- confident individuals
- responsible citizens
- effective contributors
The curriculum areas are:
Further information can be found on the following websites.
http://www.parentzonescotland.gov.uk/
Information for parents and carers on how they can support their child's education (E.g. choosing a school, attending school, what is your child learning etc).
http://www.curriculumforexcellencescotland.gov.uk/
Information for educators who are implementing the Curriculum for Excellence, includes useful information for parents and carers.
Contact:
Posted Date:
10 Mar 2009
Reviewed Date:
BIRTH TO THREE
Location:
N/A
Area:
National
Sub Category:
Details:
'Birth to Three: supporting our youngest children' is guidance for all those involved in caring for babies and very young children. This may include early years workers, social care and health practitioners, and students preparing to work in early years settings.
The guidance recognises the different and complementary ways in which very young children are cared for in different settings. It sets out the three key features of effective practice -
- relationships
- responsive care
- respect
Further information and guidance is available from the website -
www.ltscotland.org.uk/earlyyears/about/birthtothree/guidance.asp
Contact:
Posted Date:
10 Mar 2009
Reviewed Date:
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