Child's play: top ten tips (Parenting across Scotland) Some practical tips from Parenting across Scotland to help you and your child play.
Circle: supporting families in Scotland Support for children at risk of school exclusion, neglect and abuse; support for families.
Comann nam Parant (Gaelic Parents organisation) A network of local groups, representing the interests of parents whose children are educated through the medium of Gaelic.
Connect: supporting partnerships in education The national organisation for parents' groups in Scottish schools. Supports parents who want to get involved in their children's school by providing advice and information.
Dyslexia Scotland Provides information and support for parents who have a child with dyslexia or think that their child could have dyslexia.
Education choices from 5 to 16 (Citizens Advice Scotland) Information from Citizens Advice on parental rights in relation to education, including choosing a school, home education, and what to do if your choice of school is refused.
Education Law Unit Legal representation for pupils and parents. Information and advice about all aspects of education law including parental rights, and children with special needs education. Telephone helpline available.
Enquire: the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning Independent advice and information to families of children who need or who might need extra learning support in pre-school, primary school and high school. Telephone helpline service is provided.
Exclusion from school (Enquire) Factsheet providing information about when a school can exclude your child, the procedures the school should follow and what to do if you do not agree with the exclusion.
Guidance on home education (Education Scotland) Government guidance aiming to establish good practice between education authorities and parents who are educating their children at home.
I CAN: helps children communicate Information about children's speech and language development. Has a helpline for parents.
Local councils (COSLA) Find every local council's website and contact details on COSLA's website. Useful for finding information about childcare, education and other local services.
My child has been excluded from school (PINS) This booklet explains what should happen if a child or young person has been excluded from school.
My child is refusing to go to school (Enquire) Advice and information from Enquire about what to do if your child is refusing to go to school.
My child might be excluded from school (PINS) This booklet explains what should happen if a child or young person is at risk of being excluded from school.
National Parent Forum of Scotland The Forum was set up to give schools parent councils and parents an opportunity to discuss and raise educational issues or concerns at a national level. It has a range of publications for parents about learning, assessment and qualifications.
Parentzone (Education Scotland) Information about education in Scotland and ideas to help parents support their children's learning. Includes choosing a school, the curriculum, parent councils and supporting learning at home.
Read, Write, Count Show your children how you can have fun with words and numbers. Improve their reading, writing and counting by including games in their everyday activities.
Stammering Association Information and best practice for parents of under 5s and school children on stuttering or stammering. Has a general helpline, a separate specialist education helpline, and online support via Facebook.
Starting high school: top ten tips (Parenting across Scotland) Parenting across Scotland has tips on helping the move to high school easier.
Starting primary school - easy read tips (Parenting across Scotland) Parenting across Scotland's Top 10 Tips for helping your child start school. They come in an easy read booklet that you can read online.
Starting primary school (Parentchannel.tv) A selection of videos about children starting school for the first time.
Starting Primary School: for parents who have learning disabilities (Scottish Commission for Learning Disability) ‘Starting Primary School’ is a DVD for parents with learning disabilities who have pre-school age children. It gives practical advice in helping children make the move to primary school.
Starting primary school: top ten tips (Parenting across Scotland) Parenting across Scotland has ten tips on making starting school easier.
Talking Point If your child has difficulty speaking, this website gives that gives information on how you can help them. Also has a helpline.
The 3-18 curriculum (Parentzone Scotland) The Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) is Scotland's curriculum for children and young people aged 3-18. There are two main phases: broad general education and senior phase.
Walk to school (Living Streets) Helpful tips about keeping children safe when they walk to school. Explains the benefits to children, parents and the environment.
