CARE for Scotland: Education Home Page

CARE for Scotland’s involvement in education focuses on:                                              Making appropriate representations to the Scottish Government on policy matters affecting education       Providing information, support and resources to Christian parents and to Christian professionals working within the education system Encouraging churches and individual Christians to pray for the education service and to play an active part within it

 

	Keeping Faith in Schools Read stories from schools and view a trailer of an inspirational DVD
	Case studies of spiritual development in schools How spiritual issues are part of the Curriculum for Excellence

 

	Other aspects of CARE for Scotland's involvement in education
	From School Boards to Parent Councils  As of 1st August 2007, the method by which parents were involved in their children’s schools through school boards has changed. School boards have been replaced by parent councils and parent forums.   To read advice from the Scottish Executive on Parent Councils, click here.
	CARE for Scotland Briefings on Education (Adobe Acrobat needed to view) Religious Observance The Bible and Education Sex and Relationship Education Parent Councils & School Boards The Curriculum for Excellence (Diagram)
	CARE for Teachers The most recent development of the CARE for Teachers programme is a regular series of CPD days dealing specifically with Christian perspectives on education policy and practice.
	‘evaluate – informing choice’ ‘evaluate’ is CARE’s fast-moving, multi-media presentation on sex and relationships for secondary school pupils. To have an evaluate presentation at your school contact the CARE for Scotland office on 0141 332 7212. Click here for more on evaluate.
	CARE for Scotland’s publication 'Sex and Relationships Education in Scotland' is intended to help school managers develop this area of the curriculum in the light of relevant legislation, and it stresses the need to consult with parents about the approach and content of sex education programmes. The book also provides useful information for parents.  To obtain your free copy of the book please e-mail CARE for Scotland - click here  Please include your full postal address in your e-mail. Alternatively, phone 0141 332 7212. You can view and download ‘Sex & Relationships Education in Scotland’ on-line by clicking here.
	Schools Prayer Network This is a nationwide initiative which encourages Christians to pray for their local school - its children, its teachers and its life. The SPN is a partnership between CARE for Scotland and Scripture Union Scotland. To find out about the SPN click here
	Education Links Links to other informative educational web sites