North Lanarkshire Parent Council

We wanted to make the present guidance around children, young people & testing as clear as we could. I realise people would like simpler answers but this pandemic doesn’t always lend itself to simplicity. I hope this letter distributed by schools today helps. @ScotGovEdu

Another plea....we really need new underwear Also If you have any new, nearly new shoes or trainers for school then could you please pop them in our donation stations in Tesco, Airdrie or Scotcrest. Thank you again. @AirdrieAcademy @CaldervaleHigh @StMargaretsHSPC @ParentNorth

Hi. Please remember we’re here for pupils in all Airdrie Schools. If you know of anyone who may need school uniforms replaced, please let us or their school know. We can help. Please share the message. @ParentNorth

Thanks to Airdrie Community over the last few weeks we will be able to supply school uniforms for many children. We have uniform for Primary Schooks too. Please get in touch. @ParentNorth @AirdrieAcademy @St Margaret’s @CaldervaleHigh

If your child attends a North Lanarkshire school you may be entitled to free school meals and an essential clothing grant. You can check your benefits and use our interactive form to apply on the webpage here: crowd.in/m6zYhp.

Club 365 Summer Hubs for children of key workers, vulnerable children, and children and young people with additional support needs starts 25 June - 10 August. Bookings can be made online from lunchtime, Monday 22 June at crowd.in/jmjQLq @culture_nl @nlleisure

Our new Summer Hubs will be up and running from 25 June for children of key workers. Two offers for 5-16 year olds at nine hubs and for birth – 5 years at ten family learning centres will provide vital support. @culture_nl @nlleisure northlanarkshire.gov.uk/keyworkers

📢 Calling all parents & carers! We have just published our latest newsletter made just for you. It's got new learning activities, advice on supporting a child with visual impairment & ideas on ways to celebrate achievement. Take a look: ow.ly/6oui50Abu3l #ScotlandLearns

Thousands of families in North Lanarkshire who are eligible for free school meals will receive weekly vouchers of £15 per child over the summer holidays.

If you have a child who was born between 1 March 2015 and 29 February 2016 and you are in receipt of an income based benefit you can apply now to Social Security Scotland for a school age ‘best start’ payment of £250 at crowd.in/0mDIuU

Parents & carers- our latest newsletter is now available with great learning activities that need minimal materials. It also has advice for supporting children with dyslexia, a new resource for young carers & more. Check it out & sign up 👇ow.ly/fxZ750A63k0 #ScotlandLearns

One year ago we celebrated our 10th Anniversary with a Scottish Parliamentary Reception #npfsat10 It was great to look back at how far #ParentalEngagement has come. Maybe a positive from Covid-19 will be that parents continue to feel involved with their children’s learning.

Calling Parent Councils! Join our free online information sessions on Parent Councils – what’s our role now? Book yr place Tues 23 June, 2pm or 8pm bit.ly/ConnectPCsnow We'll share the latest news on learning at home & the return to school & share ideas for how PCs can help

Parents have your voices heard! - On Tues 16th June we'll be joined by @JohnSwinney to answer your questions on the return to school. For more information and to get involved visit npfs.org.uk/2020/06/10/par… #parentsasktheDFM #parentalinvolvement @scotgov @ScotGovEdu @parentclubscot

Please take a look at the services @HOPEforAutismNL are offering to support families during this challenging time. Some are open to non-members too. Helpline 📞01236 779 191 on Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-3pm.

Have you seen our latest Parents & Carers Newsletter? It has lots of activities to help your child have a wide range of learning experiences at this time. Children can do these on their own or together with you. Check the newsletter out: ow.ly/JtqO50A03dV #ScotlandLearns

Calling Parent Councils! Join our free online information sessions on Parent Councils – what’s our role now? Book yr place Tues 23 June, 2pm or 8pm bit.ly/ConnectPCsnow We'll share the latest news on learning at home & the return to school & share ideas for how PCs can help

Parent groups! Want to know how to hold your regular meetings & AGMs online? Join our free Info Session (also online!) Tues 16 June 2pm Book yr place here bit.ly/Connectonlinem… We’ll look at different platforms & share hints/tips to help you get started.

Our latest newsletter is out! Take a look for details about our #learningtogether #npfsmaths sessions with @CountOnUsEd, info about blended learning, and 'Aye Feel' from @YoungScot npfs.org.uk/2020/06/08/wee…

Parent groups! Want to know how to hold your regular meetings & AGMs online? Join our free Info Session (also online!) Tues 16 June 2pm Book yr place here bit.ly/Connectonlinem… We’ll look at different platforms & share hints/tips to help you get started.