Michael Russell, the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, opened the conference as well as taking part in a question and answer session with parents.
The Forum has demonstrated that geographical problems can be overcome and by smarter thinking can use the available technology to reach as many parents as possible. The feedback from parents on the day was that they had got a lot out of the day and were now empowered to ask the right questions of their children's schools and were more aware of the changes that Curriculum for Excellence will bring. The day was well attended and has set the benchmark for the Forum to carry the voice of parents in education forward. The conference was only possible with the hard work and determination of an exceptional team who cannot be praised highly enough for delivering a professional and effective day. Thank you, team.Gerry McTiernan, Chair, National Parent Forum of Scotland
Opening the conference
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Mike Russell also announced that Scottish Government wanted to work with the Forum on the consultation on the 'school handbook' to improve information that parents are entitled to receive about their school and the education it provides for its pupils.
Closing the conference
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David Cameron, former President of Education Scotland, closed the conference. There were live links to Orkney and Shetland, which were hosting parallel conferences.
Seminar presentations
How will Curriculum for Excellence help young people get the right skills for work?
How will CfE help young people get the right Skills for Work? (720 KB)Murray McVicar looked at how Curriculum for Excellence will equip children and young people with the necessary skills for learning, life and work.
Engaging parents in Curriculum for Excellence and expectation of parental input to the inspection process
Engaging parents in CfE and expectation of parental input to the inspection process (2.1 MB)Carol McDonald, HMIE, talked about the parents' engagement in Curriculum for Excellence and their input into the inspection process.
What does Curriculum for Excellence mean in S4-S6 (senior phase)
What does CfE mean in S4-S6? (Senior Phase) (1.3 MB)Cath Henderson from Scottish Government and Linda Rae of LTS shared examples and models of what this could look like in different school contexts.
Primary assessment
Primary Assessment (953 KB)This seminar looked at how children will be assessed and how parents will know their child is making progress in primary.
What does Curriculum for Excellence mean for S1-S3?
What does CfE mean for S1–S3? (1 MB)Val Corry, Headteacher of Balfron High School, explains how they are providing all children in S1-S3 with the entitlement to a 'broad general education'.
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