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Parents as Partners in Their Children's Learning: Toolkit

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* Note: It is important that the need to obtain appropriate public liability insurance is carefully considered. This is particularly important in the case of anyone thinking of setting up an interim Parent Council ahead of August 2007 when Parent Councils come into being. Parent Councils should investigate buying into a possible group policy, or local authority arrangements for insurance. See page 3 of the Guidance on the Parental Involvement Act.

example 3 - using local business to sponsor an activity

A primary school in Orkney has developed its website with funds from a trust set up by a local company. In return the company gets a mention on the website and some free publicity. This school has also developed a partnership with another firm that has helped the school purchase additional computer and IT equipment.

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