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Play is important for the early stages of brain development and playing with your child can help build relationships for later life. But no matter what age we are, play helps to develop important skills for learning, life and work.
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Learn more about GME, where it is available, how it is delivered, and how it might benefit your child.
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About the 3-18 curriculum
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How can you help?Learning through play
Play is important for the early stages of brain development and playing with your child can help build relationships for later life. But no matter what age we are, play helps to develop important skills for learning, life and work.
Ways of getting involved
An introduction to the various ways that you can get involved in helping out and sharing skills at your child's school.
Gaelic Medium Education (Foghlam tro Mheadhan na Gàidhlig)
Learn more about GME, where it is available, how it is delivered, and how it might benefit your child.
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29 November 2021
Foundation Apprenticeships – A session for parents and carers – Tuesday 14th December at 7:00 pm
Skills Development Scotland and the National Parent Forum of Scotland are holding a session for parents and carers.
08 November 2021
Introduction to the Equality and Equity Toolkit – Free online sessions
Choose from 4 online sessions introducing the Equality and Equity Toolkit.
29 September 2021
Resources for children with Additional Support Needs
Children in Scotland is looking for parents and carers of children with additional support needs to contribute to their resources by recording some short videos.
03 September 2021
British Deaf Association Deaf Roots and Pride Workshop for Parents
This workshop, on 14 September 2021 from 6:30-8:30 pm, is for parents of Deaf young people aged 14-25.
23 July 2021
Work experience and leadership programme for young musicians and creatives 2021/22 – Applications now open
Applications are now open for the Royal Scottish National Orchestra's (RSNO) work experience and leadership programme - Young Creatives.