The above is the School Lunch Menu change which comes into effect as from April 2016

Child Internet Safety conference

Wednesday 28 October 2015, Central Edinburgh

“Setting the scene – what children are doing online”

We are delighted to announce our latest confirmed speaker is Alison Preston, Head of Media Literacy Research at Ofcom. Alison will lead a session focusing on children’s online behaviours. The session will…

• Include an overview of children’s media use, including which devices they prefer for which types of activities
• Explore how children use social media and games, and how has this changed over time
• Examine ‘what are the risks that children identify online?’
• Examine ‘what strategies do parents employ to try to keep their children safe?’

The session will use data from Ofcom’s surveys of c.2,000 children and their parents, as well as video clips from Ofcom’s new qualitative work looking at 18 children and how their media use changes over time.

Other speakers confirmed so far include:

Brian Donnelly, Director, respectme

Ron Richards, E-Safety Consultant, South West Grid for Learning

Professor Andy Phippen, Professor of Social Responsibility in IT, Plymouth University

Heather Smith, Principal Officer – Child Care & Protection Training and   Development, City of Edinburgh Council

 Plus, representatives from the Scottish Parent Teacher Council

The event will be held at the John McIntyre Conference Centre at Pollock Halls in central Edinburgh.

Visit the event webpage for more details – www.policyhubscotland.co.uk/events/child-internet-safety-conference

This year’s exams start today with Drama and conclude on Friday June 5 with Early Education and Childcare. Nearly 150,000 pupils and students are undertaking qualifications. This is the first year of the new Higher examinations, which have been developed as part of the Curriculum for Excellence.

Good luck messages have been issued by national Education partners, read more here;

http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2015/education/april/news_tcm4857458.asp

http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Good-luck-to-all-candidates-1875.aspx

http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/73947.html

Parentzone Scotland – Supporting Study

With this year’s exams, including for the first time the new Highers, fast approaching Parentzone Scotland has a supporting study section providing advice on how to support your child prepare for exams, including managing their time, getting organised, studying and keeping well.

My work with Parent Councils has come to an end as my remit has changed to a focus on Child Protection.  

Alita Spink,  Schools & Learning Support Officer will be taking over my role on a temporary basis. Alita’s contact details are  –SpinkA1@angus.gov.uk  phone 01307 476150

 I wish to thank you  for  representing all parents through your work on the  Parent Council.

 Best Wishes,

 Gillian Strachan

Please see link below to information for Parents – Getting it Right ‘Keeping Parents Informed’

http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0046/00463605.pdf

http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0046/00463606.pdf

Please click on the link below to view the Schools and Learning Plan 2014  to 2015.

Schools and Learning Service Plan 2014 to 2015 (Final)