The Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act became law in September 2006. It recognises the vital role which parents can play in their children's education and aims to encourage and support more parents to become involved.
The most obvious change was that School Boards ceased to exist in June 2007. Instead all parents automatically became members of the Parent Forum at their child's school and are entitled to have a say in what happens at the school. Each parent can expect to:
The Parent Council's role will be to :
Parent Council Members
The Parent Council consists of parent, staff and Church representatives. Members can be contacted via the school office or at office@turnbull.e-dunbarton.sch.uk