Breadalbane Academy Parent Council (BAPC) is a statutory body, established in accordance with the Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006.
Parents don’t have to have a parent council. But if they decide they do want one, the school is legally bound to work with and listen to it.
The job of the parent council is:
- to represent the views of parents to the school
- to help parents work with the school, to improve outcomes for all our kids
- to help the school communicate with and work with parents.
You can read more about the role of parent councils on this Parentzone Scotland web page.
The parent-council constitution
The parent council is a constituted body. The constitution was last amended on 29 November 2022. For a copy of the constitution click here:
http://www.breadalbaneparents.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/BAPC-constitution_240922_FINAL-1.docx
The parent council’s work is also guided by a set of values, adopted by a majority vote. These tie in closely with the values of the school. You can see them here:
http://www.breadalbaneparents.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/BA-Parent-Council-2021-ValuesV2.docx
The parent-council operating manual
On 29 November 2022, BAPC also adopted an operating manual. Among other things this covers:
- the role of the parent council
- how it carries out that role
- office holders, their roles and duties
- managing communications (email, social media etc.)
- how parent council and school work together
- how the parent council handles parent requests and enquiries
You can download the operating manual here:
http://www.breadalbaneparents.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/BAPC-operating-manual_FINAL.docx