Parents as Partners
We treat parents as genuine partners in supporting and enhancing children’s learning. It is important that we all have a clear understanding of viewpoints and attempt to manage a system which takes these into account. We aim to be accessible to parents and to be open minded, with attitudes and beliefs being shared and discussed.
Parent Helpers
There are many ways in which parents can help at home and in school with children’s learning. In school, parent helpers will not be asked to take on the role of a teacher, but may support the school in a wide variety of ways such as making toast, creating wall displays or participating in working parties. If you would like to be involved, please let us know.
Parent Forum and the Parent Council
In 2006 the Scottish Government brought in legislation to encourage and enable parents to be involved in the education of their own children. It also replaced School Boards with Parent Councils, which are intended to help parents become more involved.
Since the Parental Involvement Act 2006, every parent, carer and guardian of a child at a school is automatically a member of that school’s ‘Parent Forum’.
The Parent Forum can choose to set up a Parent Council, which can represent the views of parents and work with the school to increase the ways in which parents can be involved with their own children’s education and with the life of the school generally.
The legislation sets out four areas of responsibility for a Parent Council, which are:
Earlston Primary School Parent Council & Fundraising Committee
Earlston Primary School currently have a fantastic parent council who work in partnership with the school to aid communication and support pupil learning. New members are always welcomed into the Parent Council.
In addition to the Parent Council, Earlston Primary School also have an active Fundraising Committee that work very hard to raise money for the school. Keep up to date on their current events by visiting the school website.
If you would like to view the Constitution of Earlston Primary School Parent Council then this can also be found on our School Website: www.e
arlstonps.co.uk .
Why get involved and how can I help?
Parents and family members are by far the most important influences on their children’s lives. By becoming involved in the life of Earlston Primary School you can show your child that their education is important to you.
How do children benefit?
When children see their parents and other family members getting involved in the school it:
Parents like to be involved because they:
Schools benefit because:
Message from Earlston Primary School Parent Council
‘The Parent Council is where the parents, carers, teachers and local community come together to discuss what is happening within our school. We meet every two months and encourage any parent/carer to join us without commitment to any role within the Council. We feel that a strong bond should be made between Parents/Carers and all school staff to encourage continuous improvement within our children’s education.
We promote contact and communication between the school, parents/carers, the community, nursery and any other providers. We continually try to include every child’s needs within the school. We encourage teachers to communicate with us so that we can achieve excellent results with all our children
We work with the Head Teacher on policy reviews and provide a parents’ viewpoint on ideas for reporting on children’s achievements. The Parent Council strive to help within the school in ways that will encourage outstanding attainment results.
The Chairperson also attends meetings with the Education Department at the Scottish Borders Council. This works in much the same way as the Parent Council as we are informed as to what is happening within the schools in The Borders and allow us to speak on behalf of all parents about issues that concern us.
Most of all we are a diverse, friendly group of people who enjoy getting together and share our concern for our children.
Anyone that wishes to come along is more than welcome, even if it’s just once a year.
An AGM is held annually to review progress from the year and appoint office bearers’.
Message from Earlston Primary School Fundraising Committee
‘The fundraising committee is a group of parents and carers who come together to discuss, organise, set up and run all the events that are held at school.”
We raise funds that help the children of Earlston Primary school have extra facilities within school and attend events out with school. Over the years we have raised money that has used for the following: Library refurbishment, Life skill room (kitchen), ICT equipment, Christmas parties P1-P3 and school trips.
We hold informal meetings a few times a year and every parent or carer is welcome to attend. All we are looking for are a few hours per year to either attend the meetings or be a helper at one of the events. No long term commitment required.
We’re a friendly group of Mums, Dads and Carers with children of all ages at Earlston Primary School and we are always happy to welcome new members. If you’re interested please give your name and contact number to school reception and we will contact you.’
We treat parents as genuine partners in supporting and enhancing children’s learning. It is important that we all have a clear understanding of viewpoints and attempt to manage a system which takes these into account. We aim to be accessible to parents and to be open minded, with attitudes and beliefs being shared and discussed.
Parent Helpers
There are many ways in which parents can help at home and in school with children’s learning. In school, parent helpers will not be asked to take on the role of a teacher, but may support the school in a wide variety of ways such as making toast, creating wall displays or participating in working parties. If you would like to be involved, please let us know.
Parent Forum and the Parent Council
In 2006 the Scottish Government brought in legislation to encourage and enable parents to be involved in the education of their own children. It also replaced School Boards with Parent Councils, which are intended to help parents become more involved.
Since the Parental Involvement Act 2006, every parent, carer and guardian of a child at a school is automatically a member of that school’s ‘Parent Forum’.
The Parent Forum can choose to set up a Parent Council, which can represent the views of parents and work with the school to increase the ways in which parents can be involved with their own children’s education and with the life of the school generally.
The legislation sets out four areas of responsibility for a Parent Council, which are:
- Support the school in its work with pupils and parents
- Represent the views of parents
- Promote contact and communication between the school, parents, the community, nursery and other providers
- Report to the Parent Forum
Earlston Primary School Parent Council & Fundraising Committee
Earlston Primary School currently have a fantastic parent council who work in partnership with the school to aid communication and support pupil learning. New members are always welcomed into the Parent Council.
In addition to the Parent Council, Earlston Primary School also have an active Fundraising Committee that work very hard to raise money for the school. Keep up to date on their current events by visiting the school website.
If you would like to view the Constitution of Earlston Primary School Parent Council then this can also be found on our School Website: www.e
arlstonps.co.uk .
Why get involved and how can I help?
Parents and family members are by far the most important influences on their children’s lives. By becoming involved in the life of Earlston Primary School you can show your child that their education is important to you.
How do children benefit?
When children see their parents and other family members getting involved in the school it:
- Shows you are interested in what the school is doing
- Let’s them see you value what they are learning
- Gives younger children a sense of security
- Helps them learn about the wider community
- Helps them learn from their parent’s example
Parents like to be involved because they:
- Get to know the teachers and other parents
- Gain a better understanding of how the school works and how children learn
- Can see how their own child relates to other children and teachers
- Have the satisfaction of knowing they are making a useful contribution to the school and to children’s learning
- Can be a positive role model to young people
Schools benefit because:
- They have a wider range of experience and skills to draw on
- They develop closer links with the parents and the school community
- Teachers are grateful for extra help
Message from Earlston Primary School Parent Council
‘The Parent Council is where the parents, carers, teachers and local community come together to discuss what is happening within our school. We meet every two months and encourage any parent/carer to join us without commitment to any role within the Council. We feel that a strong bond should be made between Parents/Carers and all school staff to encourage continuous improvement within our children’s education.
We promote contact and communication between the school, parents/carers, the community, nursery and any other providers. We continually try to include every child’s needs within the school. We encourage teachers to communicate with us so that we can achieve excellent results with all our children
We work with the Head Teacher on policy reviews and provide a parents’ viewpoint on ideas for reporting on children’s achievements. The Parent Council strive to help within the school in ways that will encourage outstanding attainment results.
The Chairperson also attends meetings with the Education Department at the Scottish Borders Council. This works in much the same way as the Parent Council as we are informed as to what is happening within the schools in The Borders and allow us to speak on behalf of all parents about issues that concern us.
Most of all we are a diverse, friendly group of people who enjoy getting together and share our concern for our children.
Anyone that wishes to come along is more than welcome, even if it’s just once a year.
An AGM is held annually to review progress from the year and appoint office bearers’.
Message from Earlston Primary School Fundraising Committee
‘The fundraising committee is a group of parents and carers who come together to discuss, organise, set up and run all the events that are held at school.”
We raise funds that help the children of Earlston Primary school have extra facilities within school and attend events out with school. Over the years we have raised money that has used for the following: Library refurbishment, Life skill room (kitchen), ICT equipment, Christmas parties P1-P3 and school trips.
We hold informal meetings a few times a year and every parent or carer is welcome to attend. All we are looking for are a few hours per year to either attend the meetings or be a helper at one of the events. No long term commitment required.
We’re a friendly group of Mums, Dads and Carers with children of all ages at Earlston Primary School and we are always happy to welcome new members. If you’re interested please give your name and contact number to school reception and we will contact you.’