Parent councils downloads

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Guidelines for parent councils

Guidelines to assist in setting up a school parent council

Parent council welcome pack (PDF)
Guidelines for first parent council meeting (PDF)
Guidelines for structures and procedures of parent councils (PDF)
Guidelines for the clerk-secretary of a parent council (PDF)
Frequently asked questions about parent councils (PDF)

Midlothian papers relating to parent councils

Midlothian Council papers relevant to parent councils.

Professional practice paper 37. Parental involvement Act checklist (PDF)
Management circular 57. Parental involvement Act (PDF)
Management circular 92.Parent council budget (PDF)
Policy guideline 4.4.parent council finance (PDF)

Parent council claim forms

Claim forms for members of parent councils

Administration expenses claim forms (PDF)
Administration expenses transfer form (PDF)
Clerk payment form (PDF)
Clerk payment details form (PDF)
Membership details and office bearers form (PDF)

Parent Council Newsletter

Parent Council Newsletter September 2012 (PDF)

Training materials for parent councils

Training materials for members of parent councils

Meetings and communications of parent councils (PDF)
Roles and responsibilities of parent councils training pack (PDF)
Training pack for parent councils relating to Scottish education issues (PDF)