The Association of Directors of Education Scotland (ADES) is an independent professional network for leaders and managers in education and children’s services. We inform and influence education policy in Scotland working in partnership with local and national government and other agencies.
www.adescotland.org.uk
Established in 1975, the Association of Headteachers & Deputes in Scotland (AHDS) is a trade union for Headteachers, Deputes and Principal Teachers from nursery, primary and special schools in Scotland.
Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland is a person. Their job is to help you understand your rights and to make sure those rights are respected. Their goal is for children and young people in Scotland to be as safe and happy as possible.
Education Scotland was established on 1 July 2011 by the Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning as a new public body, charged with supporting quality and improvement in Scottish education and thereby securing the delivery of better learning experiences and outcomes for Scottish learners of all ages.
The Educational Institute of Scotland is the largest teaching union in Scotland. Founded in 1847 the EIS is also the oldest teaching union in the world.
The General Teachers Council for Scotland, as the independent professional body which promotes and regulates the teaching profession in Scotland, aspires to:
Grampian Regional Equality Council (GREC)works across Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray to eliminate discrimination and harassment so that everyone has an equal chance to learn, work and live free from prejudice and fear of harassment and violence.
The National Parent Forum of Scotland has been set up to give Parent Councils and parents an opportunity to discuss and raise educational issues of mutual interest or concerns at a national level.
http://www.parentforumscotland.org/
Parent Network Scotland supports parents to develop the ability to bring up confident, happy and co-operative children.
http://www.parentnetworkscotland.org.uk/
Polish Family Support Centre is a voluntary organisation established in 2009. They are a growing charity focusing on providing support to the Polish minority in Scotland. They offer comprehensive support for disadvantaged people through offering professional counselling, psychological and advocacy services, principally targeting the difficulties Polish face after leaving their native country.
Scottish Arab Women’s Association works for the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the promotion of equality and diversity.
Scottish Association of Minority Ethnic Educators was formed in 2011 when a small group of teachers and lecturers recognised the need to work with the local community to improve the quality of the support given to minority ethnic teachers.
The Scottish Refugee Council’s vision is for a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. It is a place where women, children and men are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and are able to achieve their full potential.
www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk
Skills Development Scotland is the national skills body supporting the people and businesses of Scotland to develop and apply their skills.
Bilingualism Matters is a Centre at the University of Edinburgh, and is dedicated to communicating evidence-based information about speaking more than one language. They work with families, community groups and second language learners, enabling people to make informed decisions about bilingualism and language learning.
http://www.bilingualism-matters.ppls.ed.ac.uk/
Education Scotland was established on 1 July 2011 by the Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning as a new public body, charged with supporting quality and improvement in Scottish education and thereby securing the delivery of better learning experiences and outcomes for Scottish learners of all ages.
The Scottish advice service for additional support for learning. Operated by Children in Scotland, Enquire offers independent, confidential advice and information on additional support for learning through:
two websites– www.enquire.org.uk (for parents/carers and practitioners) and www.enquire.org.uk/yp (for children and young people)
Information about education in Scotland and ideas to help parents support their children’s learning
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/parentzone/
The Rights Respecting Schools Award (RRSA) recognises achievement in putting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) at the heart of a school’s planning, policies, practice and ethos.
BEMIS is the national Ethnic Minorities led umbrella body supporting the development of the Ethnic Minorities Voluntary Sector in Scotland and the communities that this sector represents.
The National Literacy Trust provides information for parents wanting help supporting their child’s literacy. This includes tips for parents on how to help your child’s talking and listening skills and provides handouts in 17 different languages http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/talk_to_your_baby/resources/418_q
The Centre for Education for Racial Equality Scotland’s main objective is:
To contribute to the processes that enable people to be treated with respect, fulfil their potential and have equitable experiences by:
Progressing and embedding issues of social justice, rights and anti-discriminatory practice in society and its institutions and working with children, families and communities to contribute towards participation and self-emancipation.
www.ceres.education.ed.ac.uk