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Parents and Carers

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These pages have been developed as a specific resource for Parents and Carers. They contain lots of useful information about services available for Parents, Carers and their children. They also include advice and support for Parents and Carers on helping their child to develop their skills in a number of different areas.

If you are a Parent or Carer looking for information that isn't currently available in this section please email education@aberdeenshire.gov.uk with your ideas for new content.

Information on school term dates, school contact details, school closures, school meals, parent councils, HMIe reports, and school building improvement can be found in the Schools section.

Child Protection

Find out about the local contacts and advice on child protection.

Getting it right for every child and the Integrated Assessment Framework

Getting it right for every child is a Scottish Government's policy to make sure every child/young person achieves their potential. The Integrated Assessment Framework is part of this policy.

School Information

Find information on choosing a school for your child, details of Aberdeenshire catchment areas, details of Aberdeenshire Council's school excursion policy, information about the Aberdeenshire Council Instrumental Music Service, information about School Travel Plans, downloadable Notes for Parents documents and a copy of Aberdeenshire Council's Adverse Weather information leaflet for parents/carers.

Curriculum Information

Find information about Aberdeenshire Council's policies about the 3-18 Curriculum Framework and a Curriculum for Excellence.

What is Curriculum for Excellence - Parents Leaflet (pdf 3.90 MB)

Support for Families

Find out about the Early Intervention Service, learn more about how to help your child with reading, writing, drawing and number and more about services provided by the Aberdeenshire Paediatric Occupational Therapy Service. View advice on helping your child develop their motor skills and view information about educating your child at home.