Sharing your children’s dreams

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Future Me is part of Read, Write, Count, which is a Scottish Government campaign that aims to improve key numeracy and literacy skills among children in Primaries one to three.

Parents and carers can play a big part in helping children achieve their dreams.

Supporting the campaign is Mark Beaumont, world-record breaking cyclist, who has worked hard to make his childhood dreams come true with the vital support of his parents.

As a result, Mark has achieved his dream of cycling around the world and setting a number of world firsts.

Commenting on the campaign, Mark said: “As a parent myself, I realise what a crucial role I can play in helping my daughters think for themselves and make their dreams happen.

“In this era of constant on-screen information and instant gratification, it’s critical that we have time together to talk, to story tell, to make plans and to build memories together.

“It’s only with the support of my parents encouraging me to enjoy the outdoors and have adventures that I am in the position I am today.”

To get involved in the campaign you can enter online at www.futureme.scot or families can head to their local library and post an entry form in the Future Me post box.

Each family taking part will receive a certificate and a place on the digital wall for their child.

Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills John Swinney said:

“The Future Me campaign is about encouraging parents and carers to talk to their children about their dreams and ambitions for the future so they can start working to make these dreams a reality together.

“This will not only help to raise aspirations, increase attainment and deliver better outcomes it will also provide families with ideas they can do together to build essential lifelong skills which will benefit their children whatever they decide to do.

“I look forward to seeing the dreams of our young people throughout the country shared on the Future Me wall.”

The Future Me website provides parents and carers with tips and advice about fun and interesting ways to encourage your child to realise their dreams.

The campaign builds on existing Scottish Government efforts to tackle educational inequalities and raise attainment in early years and beyond.