Useful information for Parent Councils

East Lothian Council Parental Engagement Strategy 2024-2028

Parental Engagement Strategy – full document

Parental Engagement Strategy – summary leaflet

Parental involvement websites

Connect - Formerly the Scottish Parent Teacher Council, Connect is a membership organisation working with parents, families, parent groups and Education staff to encourage parental engagement.  East Lothian Council pay for membership for all parents and school staff to allow free access to advice, training and membership-linked insurance for Parent Councils.

ParentZone

Parental involvement documents

Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006

Guidance on the Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006, aimed at Education Authorities and Parent Councils

Parents as Partners

Parent Council Welcome Pack (Scottish Government)