Education related links

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All you need to know about the new HPV immunisation for girls in Scotland

This website is about the new vaccine for girls which will reduce the risk of cervical cancer.
The Scottish HPV immunisation programme will begin in September 2008. From 1 September, the immunisation will be given to girls throughout Scotland in a phased programme involving schools and your local NHS.
This website (www.fightcervicalcancer.org.uk) will help answer any questions you've got about the vaccine, HPV, or cervical cancer.

Free NHS Helpline

Work 0800 22 44 88
Textphone 18001 22 44 88
Mon-Sun 8am-10pm
Call for advice and information about HPV and cervical cancer.

Scottish Government

The official website of the Scottish Government, the devolved government for Scotland.

Careers Scotland

Careers Scotland provides free careers information, advice and guidance to the people of Scotland - whatever their age, background or circumstances. The service is part of Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise. As well as individuals, Careers Scotland also works to support employers and the learning and guidance sector. There are more than 100 Careers Scotland centres across Scotland. To find your nearest centre, call 0845 8502 502. Alternatively, visit the Careers Scotland website for more information.

Children in Scotland

Children in Scotland is the national agency for voluntary, statutory and professional organisations and individuals working with children and their families in Scotland.

Contact a Family Scotland - For families with disabled children

Contact a Family is the only UK-wide charity providing advice, information and support to the parents of all disabled children – no matter what their condition or diagnosis. They have a free and confidential helpline for advice on a range of complex issues including tax credits, benefits and education as well as acting as a listening ear. They offer local support and can also put people in touch with national and local support groups.

Eurydice

Eurydice gathers, processes and circulates reliable and readily comparable information on education systems and policies throughout Europe.

General Teaching Council Scotland

The General Teaching Council for Scotland is the professional regulatory body for teachers in Scotland. They:

maintain and enhance professional standards of Scotland's teachers
support new teachers through the Standard for Full Registration
work with partner organisations across the world

Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Schools

Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Schools undertake first-hand, independent evaluations of the quality of educational provision. Each year they also investigate and publish reports on key aspects of education. Their collation, analysis and publication of the evidence and conclusions from all evaluations identify and promote best practice in improving standards and quality.

Internet Watch Foundation

The UK Hotline for reporting illegal content be that child sexual abuse, criminally obscene images and incitement to racial hatred hosted in the UK.

Learning and Teaching Scotland

Learning and Teaching Scotland is a national public body sponsored by the Scottish Executive Education Department. The Scottish Executive has charged LT Scotland with providing advice, support, resources and staff development that enhance the quality of educational experiences with a view to improving attainment and achievement and promoting lifelong learning.

LGBT Scotland

LGBT Youth Scotland provide a range of services and opportunities for young lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender young people and their families.

NCPTA

The National Confederation of Parent Teacher Associations (NCPTA) represents more than 6 million parents and teachers through some 12,000 individual PTA's in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

Parent Zone Scotland

The new Improved Parent Zone. Check it out - it's bigger and better than ever! Lots of useful contacts, helpful links and interesting events.

Safer Use of Services on the Internet

Safer Use of Services on the Internet - SUSI

Scottish Qualifications Authority

The National Autistic Society Scotland

Advocacy For Education

This service aims to assist parents who have children with an autistic spectrum disorder to get the most appropriate educational provision for their child.
Education Advice Line: 0845 0704002
Email: AdvocacyScotland@nas.org.uk

The Scottish Centre for Research in Education

SCRE's functions are to conduct educational research of the highest quality and to support the use of research outcomes through the dissemination of findings.

The Scottish Parliament

Young Minds Parents Information Service

This site includes information and advice for young people on mental health issues and a helpline service for parents worried about a young person's mental health.

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