Monthly Archives: June 2014

Sharing Practice

Best Practice – Arbrilot Parent Council

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Having attended a rural parent council meeting recently and hearing of the success of the above I thought you would like to hear that Arbirlot is moving forward in August offering a similar service to its parents and community.
I have for the last 3 years ran a Parent & Toddler Group at Arbirlot on a Friday morning.  This has always been an informal gathering to which all parents are welcome to come have a chat, socialise their younger ones and share issues, aske questions.  I have never thought of opening this up to the community until hearing of the success of Strathcafe.
So we are pleased to confirm that as the new term of August 2014 commences each Friday afternoon in the nursery room at Arbirlot we will be holding Arbirlot School Coffee Afternoons each Friday from 1 to 3.15pm.  This will run alongside my Parent & Toddler Group and offer parents from the school, community to attend and ask questions, get information, have a cuppa and socialise their younger children at the Parent & Toddler Group as well.
Thanks Mandy Herald
Chair Arbirlot PC
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SPTC News e-update – June 2014

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June 2014

Summer is well and truly in progress, with students finishing the last of their Nationals this week and end of term in only a few weeks. We’ve been busy here at SPTC with our membership renewals – if you’re interested to know what SPTC membership means for you why don’t you have a look at our leaflet?

SPTC Leaflets
We produce a wide variety of leaflets on topics that will interest all parents. You can download these directly from our website – SPTC members have access to the exclusive area on our website with even more resources available. 

No Named Person Conference
SPTC and other opponents of the Named Person plan – which will see every child in Scotland having a state-appointed Named Person- held a conference in Edinburgh to discuss the implications of the plan and how it will affect families. You can read about the campaign on the official website. 

Wood Commission on developing young workforce
The Commission for Developing Scotland’s Young Workforce, chaired by Sir Ian Wood, published its report outlining recommendations to cut youth employment. The report particularly highlighted the role that businesses play in supporting young people to develop the skills needed for future employment.  You can read the full report here.

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Exam results
 

Congratulations to all of those who have finished their exams! SQA has loads of information on its website to help with results day, have a look here. 

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Update on Into Film guidelines

SPTC has teamed up with Into Film, an educational charity that helps parents and teachers set up clubs giving young people the chance to watch, discuss and review a wide range of films. We’ve added an updated description of the guidelines around what the scheme covers – have a look at our website. 

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Teaching Scotland Article

Teaching Scotland, the magazine of the General Teaching Council for Scotland has published an article all about our partnership project Gathered Together which aims to encourage all parents and carers to become more involved in their child’s school. You can have a read here. 
 

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SPTC News e-update – May 2014

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May 2014

Welcome to the latest news update from SPTC. This month we’re gearing up for membership renewals – if your PC or PTA pays its own membership, then everything you need will be on its way to you very soon.

Parents’ Voice – Religion in Education survey
We’ve released our new Parents’ Voice survey this month – we’re looking to hear your views on religion and it’s place in the education system. This is a great way to have your voice be heard and you can become a member of Parents’ Voice here. It’s free and we will keep your details absolutely confidential. 

Insurance FAQs
We’re getting a lot of queries in at the moment about what your membership-linked public liability insurance covers in terms of bouncy castles, home cooking for events, pony rides…We’re always here to answer your queries at SPTC during office hours either on 0131 474 6199 or at sptc@sptc.info
But if your query can’t wait why don’t you have a look at our Frequently Asked Questions on our website? These are all questions we’ve been asked by parents so you might find the answer you’re looking for! 

Exams in progress…
Good luck to all of those in the thick of exam season at the moment! Education Scotland has some great resources to help with revision here or you can visit the SPTC website for more helpful links about exam services.  

Enquire releases film about listening to children
Enquire is Scotland’s advice service for additional support for learning. It’s released a film showcasing creative approaches to listening to young children. Made at the Jessie Porter Nursery and Dundee Early Intervention Team, the film includes children explaining what matters to them when it comes to hearing their voices and involving and supporting them. The film also looks at how parents can be supported to help with their children’s learning and development. Watch the film here.

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Easyfundraising
 

Though the weather may not feel particularly pleasant, the summer season is certainly upon us. We know any members are all really busy organizing summer fetes, barbecues, sports days … so why don’t you take this opportunity to raise extra funds for your parent group? It’s no hassle at all, find out more here

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Annual Report

Our 2012 -2013 Annual Report is now on our website. Download and have a read about what we’ve been up to in the past year here. 

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Gathered Together needs community champions!

Gathered Together is looking for parents from diverse backgrounds to become community champions. Champions will already have an active role in their local ethnic minority communities. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in then have a look at our website for further details.

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