CONSULTATION ON REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND CARERS ABOUT THEIR CHILD’S SCHOOL (“THE SCHOOL HANDBOOK”)
The Scottish Government has today published a public consultation on the requirements for providing information for parents and carers about their child’s school (‘the school handbook’) which are outlined in The Education (School and Placing Information)(Scotland) Regulations 1982 and subsequent amendments. This information can be available in different formats including a “school handbook”, leaflets or on a school website. The regulations currently cover information such as transport facilities, school meal provision, post-school destinations, examination achievement in National Qualifications, and additional support for learning.
The changes currently taking place in 3-18 education in Scotland as a result of Curriculum for Excellence – including changes to the curriculum itself and to assessment and National Qualifications – suggest that the current requirements for the school handbook need to be updated and refreshed to ensure the information provided is more relevant and helpful for parents.
The consultation paper can be accessed from the Scottish Government’s Current Consultations page:
Scottish Government\'s Current Consultations page
I would like to invite you to respond to the online survey
the online survey
and to share this information with parents/carers and others who have an interest in this area. Your views will help us to consider any necessary amendments to the Education (School and Placing Information)(Scotland) Regulations 1982.
The consultation period ends on 14 March 2011.
Any enquiries about the Consultation can be submitted to:
schoolshandbook@scotland.gsi.gov.uk.