Terms of Use

About these terms

These terms of use govern your access to and use of the National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) website and publications platform. By using this website, you agree to be bound by these terms.

About NPFS

The National Parent Forum of Scotland was established by the Scottish Government to support parental involvement in education. We represent parents and carers at a national level and produce resources to help families engage with their children's learning.

Use of our website

You may use our website and access our publications for personal, non-commercial educational purposes. You agree to:

Use the website lawfully and in accordance with these terms
Not use the website in any way that could damage, disable or impair its operation
Not attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website
Not use the website to transmit harmful, offensive or unlawful material

Publications and resources

Our educational publications are provided free of charge for personal and educational use. Unless otherwise stated, publications may be shared within schools and parent councils. See our Copyright & Licensing page for full details on reproduction and redistribution.

By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receiving email communications from NPFS. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email, or by contacting us directly. See our Privacy Policy for full details on how we handle subscriber data.

Accuracy of information

We endeavour to ensure that information on this website is accurate and up to date. However, education policy and guidance changes regularly. We cannot guarantee that all information is current at the time you access it. For the latest policy information, please refer to the Scottish Government and Education Scotland websites.

Links to external websites

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by other organisations. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites and recommend you read their own terms and policies.

Limitation of liability

The information and resources on this website are provided in good faith for general educational purposes. To the fullest extent permitted by law, NPFS excludes liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of this website or reliance on its content.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of Scotland. Any disputes arising from your use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish courts.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.