Parental involvement and parent councils

Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP)

The Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre is part of the UK police and is dedicated to protecting children from sexual abuse wherever they may be.
www.ceop.gov.uk

Curriculum for Excellence

The Curriculum for Excellence site has everything you need to know about the changes being made in today's classrooms, in the way that children are taught and the things that they are taught.
www.ltscotland.org.uk/curriculumforexcellence

Eco-Schools Scotland

Eco-Schools is an international initiative designed to encourage whole-school action for the environment. It is an environmental management tool, learning resource and recognised award scheme.
www.ecoschoolsscotland.org

Enquire

Enquire is the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning. They provide independent advice and information to families of children who need extra help at school, to children and young people themselves and to professionals who work on their behalf.
www.enquire.org.uk

Fair Trade in Schools

The process of becoming a Fairtrade School can contribute to the Determined to Succeed programme in Scotland. Becoming a Fairtrade school can support other targets or initiatives, such as the Eco schools, Sustainable Schools and the Curriculum for Excellence.
www.fairtradeschools.org.uk

HMIe

Access to all inspection reports for schools, nurseries and the education functions of local authorities. To view the latest report on South Lanarkshire Council, click on the Education Authorities box. To view reports on South Lanarkshire primary, secondary or nursery schools, click on the appropriate box and select South Lanarkshire Council from the list of local authorities, then select the school of your choice from the list.
www.hmie.gov.uk

Health Promoting Schools

Health promotion in schools includes promoting the physical, social, spiritual, mental and emotional wellbeing of all pupils and staff. Schools in Scotland are working hard to have health promotion as an important aspect of their business.
www.ltscotland.org.uk/healthpromotingschools

Learning Teaching Scotland

LT Scotland is a national public body providing support, resources and staff development for early years and school education. It also promotes learning throughout life. Its role is to advise the Scottish Government and to support development in learning and education, including the use of information and communications technology (ICT).
www.ltscotland.org.uk

National Literacy Trust - supporting parents

Parents have an important role to play in developing the language and literacy skills of children and encouraging them to read for pleasure.
www.literacytrust.org.uk/Database/parentindex.html

Parents as partners in learning

All parents who have children in a school are automatically a part of the Parent Forum for that school. The Parent Forum can set up a Parent Council to represent them and act on their behalf.
www.ltscotland.org.uk/parentsaspartnersinlearning/parentcouncils/index.asp

Parentzone

This site offers a broad range of information for parents, carers and others responsible for school-age children as well as a comprehensive list of links to useful organisations and recent publications.
www.ltscotland.org.uk/parentzone

Scottish Government Scottish Schools

The Scottish Government's information about schools and education, with sections covering the curriculum and assessment, excellence, teachers, parents, healthy living, pupil support and welfare, school buildings and news and publications.
www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Education/Schools

ThinkUKnow

The latest information on the sites you like to visit, mobiles and new technology. If you look after young people there's an area with resources you can use in the classroom or at home. You can also report anyone you feel uncomfortable or worried about chatting to online.
www.thinkuknow.co.uk