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Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Bill
Are you confused by the proposals for parent forums and councils? Then here is the answer....| 21 Nov 2005 | Read more>> |
Additional Support Needs Tribunals for Scotland
The new independent tribunal service for appeals about the support needs of children and young people who face the biggest barriers to learning.| 15 Nov 2005 | Read more>> |
PARENT FORUMS/COUNCILS - WHAT WILL THEY DO FOR ME?
As the new Parental Involvement Bill is launched, parents are right to ask "What's in it for me? Will a different type of board or council really make a difference?"| 29 Sep 2005 | Read more>> |
Swearing in Schools - CORRECTION
Recent headlines implied that Scottish Parent Teacher Council supported swearing in schools. We would like to take this opportunity to explain the truth behind the headline.| 05 Sep 2005 | Read more>> |
Life used to be so simple…
That was the title of an article that appeared in the June edition of “Backchat” written by a parent who wanted to highlight the increasing burden on PTA/PAs when they need to take out school lets and their school has been part of PPP project. Well, it certainly made some people sit up and take notice!| 10 Jun 2005 | Read more>> |
Water Cooler Culture in the Classroom
Yet more evidence that schools are encouraging pupils to lead healthier lifestyles.| 07 Jun 2005 | Read more>> |
NEW SPTC Leaflet on Disclosure/Police Checks
"The legal position is that from the April 11th 2005 implementation of the Protection of Children (Scotland) Act, all PTA/PAs are required to ensure that they do not appoint someone who is on an official List of those disqualified from working with children to a paid or unpaid childcare position (as defined in Schedule 2 of the Act)."Confused?
Read our newly published leaflet. Available for reading and printing in the Leaflets section and in pdf format for downloading in the Downloads section.
| 01 May 2005 |
POLICE CHECKS - THE LATEST
In Backchat 83, we advised that PTAs should get everyone police checked and that they should approach the Central Registered Body in Scotland (CRBS) for help with this. This was a broad-brush statement, which was the best advice that we could offer at the time. Now, thanks to helpful discussions with officials both within the Scottish Executive and CRBS, we are able to offer more precise and accurate advice.| 08 Apr 2005 | Read more>> |
Tackling Religious Intolerance
| 04 Apr 2005 | Read more>> |
The Scottish Road Safety Young Driver Campaign
The Scottish Road Safety Campaign launched a new campaign in Glasgow on 11 February 2005 aimed at young drivers who have just passed their test.
| 11 Mar 2005 | Read more>> |
HMI report back on behaviour in the classroom
On March 2nd HMI Chief Inspector, Graham Donaldson released his review of the implementation of the Better Behaviour - Better Learning report. He said that school inspectors had found evidence of positive changes in schools across the country although minor indiscipline was still a major problem. SPTC commented ...| 03 Mar 2005 | Read more>> |
Parent Forums to replace school boards
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL PARENTS!! The Scottish Executive today launched a consultation on the draft Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Bill. The plan is to replace outdated school boards with more flexible representative bodies. Go to "read more" to find out the details.
| 01 Mar 2005 | Read more>> |
Sounds
A report by Hull and St Andrews universities says that children who are taught literacy by using the sounds letters make can be almost two years ahead of others at spelling. I don't know about other parents reading this, but it sounds very much like how I was taught at school! Remember, "cuh-ah-tuh" for cat?| 11 Feb 2005 | Read more>> |
Inquiry into Pupil Motivation
The Education Committee at the Scottish Parliament are currently conducting an inquiry into "Pupil Motivation". SPTC were asked to submit evidence.| 09 Feb 2005 | Read more>> |
see me .... I'm a person. Just like you.
According to a new survey almost half of school pupils aged 12-18 would remain silent if they had a mental health problem. The survey was carried out by "see me", the national campaign to stop stigma and discrimination towards people with mental health problems.
| 07 Feb 2005 | Read more>> |
Child Protection and Police Checks
New Child Protection legislation came into effect in January 2005 and SPTC are busy trying to establish exactly what it means for PTAs. We are in active discussion with the Scottish Executive and will give full information as soon as possible. Meantime, carry on as before.| 01 Feb 2005 |
Scottish Road Safety Campaign News
We recently told you about the SRSC's website - www.getinlane.com where learner drivers can try out lots of games. Well, its been updated...| 01 Feb 2005 | Read more>> |
What do you think of work experience?
Work experience.
Let us know what you think via our new survey ….
| 17 Jan 2005 | Read more>> |
SUCCESS STORIES III – a new catalogue and website
At a time when parents are being blamed for the things that go wrong in Scottish education – think truancy, badly behaved children and aggressive parents at meetings – the Scottish Parent Teacher Council has joined forces with a range of partners to identify some of the successful activities that teachers and pupils engage in on a daily basis.| 07 Jan 2005 | Read more>> |