Monday, 15 March 2021 The SQA has published a consultation on their appeals process for 2021 National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher courses – the fifth stage of the revised Alternative Certification Model.   Appeals are a process for ensuring that the demonstrated attainment of a candidate has been appropriately graded, and that the processes in place to ensure… View Article

Local authorities across Scotland have a number of ‘good practice’ guides for supporting children and young people from Armed Forces backgrounds These resources are available to all educators and organisations who work with Forces’ families to help create a smooth transition in education and support their overall health. We collated a series of local authority… View Article

The Scottish Government is working with local authorities, schools and ELC providers, to provide testing for in-person learning across Scotland

A list of books and useful websites for young pupils and their families when experiencing loss through a bereavement. Age groups are also indicated to help you find the correct resource for your children. Thanks to the Service Pupil Advisor in Argyll & Bute Council for compiling the list of resources Books Resources for pupils… View Article

A list of books to help support young people when moving house. Age groups are also indicated, to help you choose the best resource for your child. Books Resources for young people to support them when moving house. Why Do We Have to Move?  By Joy O’Neill(For ages 3-6 years)  When Grace finds out that… View Article

A list of books and resources to help guide families through separation, loss or deployment. Age groups are also indicated to help you find the correct resource for your children. Thanks to the Service Pupil Advisor in Argyll & Bute Council for compiling the list of resources Books Resources for pupils and families experiencing separation,… View Article

Issue five – March 2021 Argyll and Bute Service Pupil advisor has released issue five of their Armed Forces Children & Young People newsletter. In this issue: Your Mind Matters – SAMH working in collaboration with children, young people, families and other stakeholders to deliver a divers wellbeing programme; Never Such Innocence – giving young… View Article

Thanks to the Service Pupil Advisor in Argyll & Bute Council for compiling the list of resources Books for young children  The Huge Bag of Worries  by Virginia Ironside, Illustration by Frank Rodgers(For ages 3-8 years)  Wherever Jenny goes, her worries follow her – in a big blue bag. They are there when she goes swimming… View Article

A list of books and other resources for young people aged 3-12 starting or moving to a new school, this list is broken down by age group to help you find the correct resource for your children. Thanks to the Service Pupil Advisor in Argyll & Bute Council for compiling the list of resources Books… View Article

Issue eight of Highland Council’s MLG education newsletter, has a spotlight interview with Andy McMahon, from Highlife, and information relevant to Forces Families in the Highlands