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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.
An introduction to the various ways that you can get involved in helping out and sharing skills at your child's school.
Learn more about GME, where it is available, how it is delivered, and how it might benefit your child.
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Information for parents and carers about assessment, discussing what it covers and how it is carried out.
About the 3-18 curriculum
A simple introduction to Curriculum for Excellence, with links to further information.
School information dashboard
The school information dashboard brings together a range of information gathered from publicly funded schools in Scotland.
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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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Consultation on School Admissions Appeals
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Autumn update on Gaelic Medium Education 2022
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Update on Gaelic Medium Education 2022
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