Introduction

Changes have recently been made to the law to help parents and schools work together as partners in children’s learning.  The Scottish Parliament has passed the Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006 to encourage and support more parents to become involved. 

Because parents have such a vital role to play in their children’s education, the Act aims to make it easier for parents to become involved in their own child’s education and in their child’s school more generally. 

Many authorities and schools are already working very hard to involve parents, but the Act makes this a priority for every authority and every school. 

These materials present some of the key points from the Act and what it means for parents, schools and local education authorities.