The Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006 (“the Act”) is specific in relation to Parent Council members not incurring personal liability for anything done in exercise of the Parent Council’s functions, if done in good faith.
The Act aims to give independence to Parent Councils and therefore the Parent Councils are not “tied up” to the Local Authority. This has implications for their public liability.
The types of activities that Parent Councils are involved in that require public liability insurance including running fundraising and other events where there are risks to third parties, i.e. members of the public.
Parent Councils are insured through Council membership with ‘Connect’. Connect is a national membership organisation and charity for parents and carers with children in school. The insurance covers public liability, employers’ liability, personal accidents, fidelity guarantee, property, loss of money and business interruption.
For further information please contact:
Charlene Mitchell
PT Health and Wellbeing and Parental Engagement
Schools, Learning and Education
Stirling Council
Viewforth
Stirling
FK8 2ET