The national organization for parents' groups in Scottish schools.

We offer help and advice to all parents. On our website you will find advice leaflets and reports, whilst FAQ provides answers to the most commonly-asked questions.

We have a newsletter called "Backchat", Tips and Ideas for activities and fundraisers as well as news from the Scottish Government and the latest consultations on education changes.

We hope you will find the website useful and would be pleased to get feedback

WE HAVE MOVED! OUR NEW ADDRESS IS MANSFIELD TRAQUAIR CENTRE, 15 MANSFIELD PLACE, EDINBURGH, EH3 6BB

Telephone: 0131 474 6199

Latest news from SQA

Friday, 20 January 2012 13:17

If your child will be one of those pupils taking the new national qualifications, you may be interested in the latest updates.

Backchat Newsletter November 2011

Sunday, 08 January 2012 00:00

The new Backchat newsletter is available in PDF format in the publications section.

The Educational Attainment of Looked-After Children

Monday, 17 October 2011 12:48

SPTC was invited to respond to a call for evidence from the Scottish Parliament's Education and Culture Committee on the question of the educational attainment of looked after children.

SPTC Member Survey on I.T. provision

Monday, 26 September 2011 14:57

IT SURVEY – TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE

SPTC is keen to hear from parents, carers and young people about how IT is helping – or hindering – the educational experience. Ideally we want to hear from all over Scotland about your experience of on-line learning, to find out where it’s working well and where there are issues.

New National Qualifications Survey Results

Monday, 29 August 2011 15:19

Survey shows that although the majority of parents surveyed are aware of changes to the national qualifications and are enthusiastic about a more flexible system, 78% lack confidence in the new qualificaitons framework.

Backchat Newsletter - June 2011

Friday, 17 June 2011 17:08

In this issue

PC Renewals
Senior Phase news
Qualifications Update
Rural Schools
Talking about drugs
Parents’ Voice
Q&As
Hopscotch Theatre
Leaving Home

Financial Education Partnership

Monday, 20 June 2011 13:53

FEP is an initiative that offers workshops in financial capability and a range of employment skills in schools and colleges across Scotland

Backchat Newsletter - March 2011

Saturday, 16 April 2011 16:16

Springing Forth ……

New look, new content, same vital resource

Just a few weeks ago one of the Scottish Sunday newspapers identified “school gate mums” as a key target for each of the political parties in the May elections to Holyrood.

We’re wondering if many school gate mums (plus dads, and carers for that matter) realize just how important they are when it comes to choosing a government for the next few years?

SPTC briefing for The Herald on roles of parents and teachers in children’s educational attainment

Thursday, 05 January 2012 10:24

Following recent articles in The Herald newspaper here is the original statement given by SPTC.

New Leaflets from SPTC

Thursday, 29 September 2011 14:18

Over the summer we’ve been busy updating and writing leaflets following requests from parents for more information on certain topics. These leaflets are now available on our website and paper copies can be sent out on request.

Backchat Newsletter September 2011

Wednesday, 14 September 2011 15:24

The new Backchat newsletter is available in PDF format in the publications section.

Curriculum for Excellence Survey Results

Friday, 12 August 2011 10:30

What do parents really think about Curriculum for Excellence? Parents' Voice Survey Results !!! Majority of parents* have mixed feelings about Curriculum for Excellence (CfE)