18 May 2006

A revamped website aimed at providing parents in Scotland with information about education has been unveiled.

The Scottish Executive's Parentzone website's design has been changed to make it easier for parents to find out information about subjects such as which local schools are available, the current curriculum and the latest educational news.

The website also has a number of sections which give advice to parents on how to help their children. These include following their progress, how to help them with their homework and how to get involved with their school.

Deputy education minister Robert Brown said: "Children do better in school when their parents take a close interest in what's going on.

"The updated Parentzone website will make it easier for parents to find out about the education system. When parents have more information and good links with their children's school, they can help their children get the very most from their education."

In addition, Scotland's schools will receive a copy of the Involving Parents CD-rom from the University of Aberdeen, which features many examples of how schools have come up with programmes to get parents more involved with their children's learning.

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