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Glasgow Life’s Family Learning Team works in partnership with Glasgow City Council Education Services to help schools and nurseries make a lasting difference for children and families. Through dedicated Family Learning Officers, a Learning Services Coordinator and support from a Quality Improvement Officer, we help settings build the skills, confidence and capacity to deliver high-quality, sustainable family learning that supports efforts to close the ‘poverty related attainment gap’.

Education Scotland states that Family Learning strengthens relationships,  supports lifelong learning, builds resilience and helps tackle educational disadvantage. By recognising parents and carers as children’s first educators, we help families feel confident, connected and better equipped to support their child’s learning and development. Key

Across Early Years and Primary, our team offers practical resources, training and coaching that help schools and nurseries strengthen parental engagement, develop engaging family learning programmes, create parent learning and volunteering opportunities, and build sustainable partnerships. In 2024, Education Scotland recognised our strategic partnership as Highly Effective Practice in Community Learning and Development.

To learn more or ask about activity in your area, contact:

laura.kennedy@glasgowlife.org.uk Libraries and Communities Coordinator (Family Learning)