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2008

Response to the Consultation on the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 - Amendment Bill 2008

June 2008

84KB

Consultation Document on the Rural Schools (Scotland) Bill

SCC response to the proposal to introduce a presumption against the closure of rural schools

March 2008

80KB

2007

Fit for the Future: Young People's Participation in Physical Activity in Scottish Secondary Schools
This report presents the findings of an Ipsos MORI Scotland poll of almost 2000 young people across Scotland which explored their participation in school-based physical activity (both in class time and through extra curricular activities) and investigate their attitudes towards this and any barriers they experience.
November 2007
2.16MB

School Councils and Pupil Participation in Scottish Secondary Schools

This report summarises research into secondary school pupils participation through school councils (sometimes known as pupil councils) and more generally on pupil participation in schools. The research consisted of a Ipsos MORI Scotland poll of approximately 2000 young people aged 11 - 18.

October 2007

729 KB

A Review of the Scottish Executive Document: Guidance on the Circumstances in Which Parents May Choose to Educate their Children at Home
February 2007
94.8KB

Home-based Education: Towards Positive Partnerships

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the implementation of the Scottish Executive Guidance On The Circumstances In Which Parents Can Choose To Educate Their Children At Home. The research was timed to coincide with the Scottish Executive consultation on the Review of this Guidance.

661KB February 2007

Home-based Education: Towards Positive Partnerships - Summary Report

This publication summarises our recent research into the partnership between home-educating families and local authorities.
504KB February 2007

SCC response to the Scottish Executive consultation
A review of the Scottish Executive Document - Guidance on the Circumstances in Which Parents May Choose to Educate their Children at Home
94KB February 2007

2006

Complaints in Education

This report provides full findings of our research into the complaints system in education. SCC have also produced a summary of the research findings, click here to view summary report.
620KB December 2006

Scrutiny and the Consumer
This paper outlines the SCC approach to the scrutiny of public services, including all inspection, auditing, regulation and complaints handling functions. It argues for greater consumer involvement and focus in the activities of scrutiny bodies and for the results of these activities to be visible and available to consumers.

288KB November 2006

Response to review of code of practice of joint inspection of child protection services
The SCC sets out its concerns about the need for children and their parents to be properly informed and asked for their consent before joint inspection teams are allowed to look at personal records.
September 2006
84KB

Consultation on the Schools (Nutrition and Health Promotion) (Scotland) Bill

August 2006
50KB

Guidelines aim to stop inappropriate commercial activity in Scots schools

These guidelines are designed to prevent children being exposed to inappropriate commercial activities in schools. They are published by the Scottish Consumer Council with the support of the Scottish Executive, COSLA and the CBI. A poster accompanying the guidelines is also available.

275KB March 2006

(Research report on the desirability and content of proposed guidelines on commercial activities in Scottish schools.)

The National Parents Forum - Options for the establishment for a new national parents body

This paper discusses the options for the establishment of a National Parents Forum, to support and develop the proposed Parent Councils and to represent parents at national level. It recommends that:

•A working group be convened with the Scottish Executive acting as secretariat and an independent chair, to further consider the funding and organisational options for a National Parents Forum.

•The Scottish Executive establish a National Parents Forum to promote parental involvement and representation in education, based on the recommendations of the working group.

371KB February 2006

Parental Involvement — Headteacher and Depute Headteacher Appointment Procedures
SCC's response to the consultation on the involvement of parents in the appointment of headteachers and depute head teachers.
February 2006
86KB

2005

Supporting children and young people's learning: a handbook for parents when their child needs additional support

This guide is aimed at helping parents get the best out of the new Additional Support for Learning Act. The guide was written by Shelley Gray, Policy Officer for Children in Scotland and Jennifer Wallace, Policy Manager at the Scottish Consumer Council.

The handbook is being published at a time of significant change in the system for children and young people in need of additional support to benefit from education. The Education (Additional Support for Learning) Act 2004, which came into force in November 2005, replaces entirely the old system of Special Educational Needs. This guide aims to help parents through the system, explaining key terms and processes, to ensure that they can get the best for their children.

Supporting children and young people’s learning is available from The Stationery Office, priced £8.99 www.tsoshop.co.uk

Written evidence to the Education Committee on the Joint Inspection of Children's Services and Inspection of Social Work Services Scotland Bill
33KB November 2005

Making the Difference
Scottish Consumer Council (in association with MORI Scotland) research on parents' views of Scottish Executive proposals to imrove parental involvement and representation in schools. (A summary is also available by clicking here).
543KB September 2005

The Education (Additional Support for Learning) Act 2004: Additional Support for Learning Tribunals

SCC response to the Scottish Executive consultation on the Additional Support for Learning Tribunals.
135KB

July 2005

Making the difference — improving parents’ involvement in schools
Response to the Scottish Executive consultation on the draft Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Bill.

June 2005
340KB

A Review of School Transport Contracts in Scotland
A report of research into school transport contracts across Scotland.

Summary of this report can be downloaded here.
228KB

January 2005

The Education (Additional Support for Learning) Act 2004: Code of Practice etc.

SCC response to the Scottish Executive consultation on the Additional Support for Learning Code of Practice, Regulations and associated documents.
296KB

February 2005

Representing and involving parents: a discussion paper

A discussion paper on the Scottish Executive proposals for the Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Bill.

128KB May 2005

Strengthening the links between parents, children and Scottish education providers

An SCC briefing paper highlighting the findings of our recent research into education from a consumer perspective.
256KB
January 2005

Parents as Consumers of Education

Report of findings of a 2002 survey of over 1000 parents in Scotland carried out as part of the National Debate on Education. We are publishing this online in 2005 as a contribution to the current Parental Involvement debate.

2.15MB

November 2002

2004

The A-Z of Scots Education Law

The A-Z of Scots Education Law answers many questions about the legal responsibilities and rights that parents, children and young people have in education.
August 2004 ISBN 0 11 497318 0
£ 9.99 from The Stationery Office www.tso.co.uk

Education review (1997 - 2004) report

A comprehensive review of all SCC research and policy in the field of education from 1997 - 2004

414KB

September 2004

A new complaints landscape for further and higher education in Scotland consultation response

SCC response to the Scottish Executive consultation on the new complaints landscape for further and higher education in Scotland.

51KB

March 2004

2003

Consultation on Draft Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Bill

SCC response to the Draft Additional Support for Learning Bill.

45KB
May 2003

Response to Scottish Executive revised draft guidance on the circumstances in which parents may choose to educate their children at home

SCC response to the Scottish Executive draft statutory guidance on home education, required under the Standards in Scotlands Schools etc. Act 2000.
33KB
August 2003

Schools Scotland Code 1956 - Consultation

SCC response to the Scottish Executive consultation on the Schools Scotland Code.
13KB

January 2003

2002

Parents' views of and involvement with the Scottish Education System

Report of findings of focus groups with parents carried out as part of the National Debate on Education.
192KB

August 2002 Free by post

Response to the National Debate on Education

SCC response to the Scottish Executive's National Debate on Education, drawn from the research on parents views of and involvement with the Scottish Education System in collaboration with the Scottish Parenting Forum.
51KB

July 2002

2001

Food in schools conference report

Report of the national conference held in Stirling Management Centre, University of Stirling, on 14 May 2001
750KB
November 2001 ISBN 0-907067-74-3 £10.00 by post

School Meals Service in Scotland

Research report on the provision of school meals in Scotland.

167KB

November 2001 ISBN 0-907067-83-2 £10.00 by post

Where do they go for advice?

A Pilot Study of Parents´ Views and Experiences of Independent Educational Advice. Report on the findings of focus group research with parents on their experience on educational advice.

145KB
March 2001 ISBN 0-907067-90-5 £10.00 by post

2000

Home Works: Local authorities approaches to working with home educating parents in Scotland

Report on the findings of a survey of local authorities to ascertain their approach to working with home educating families.

174KB
July 2000 ISBN 0-907067-81-6 £10.00 by post

Improving Our Schools

SCC response to the Scottish Executive on the national priorities for school education in Scotland.
August 2000
119KB

Standards in Scotland’s Schools etc Bill: Stage 1 Education, Culture and Sport Committee

SCC consultation response to Scottish Parliaments briefing on the Draft Standards in Scotlands Schools etc Act 2000.
19KB
16 February 2000

1999

Improvement in Scottish Education Bill

SCC response to the consultation on what became the Standards in Scotland's Schools etc. Act 2000.

67KB

October 1999

May 1998