The national New Community School's pilot initiative began in 1999. The concept of New Community School's (NCS) reflects the current priorities of the Scottish Executive and has the twin aims of raising educational attainment and of promoting social inclusion. The emphasis is the development of integrated working across all services supporting children, young people and families.

The Scottish Executive website contains details of the original NCS Prospectus and a series of national newsletters illustrating aspects of NCS development across Scotland.  To view the website click here.  The website also includes information on the National NCS Evaluation process, contacts, and a discussion forum.

For details of Milne’s final report (NCS funded in phase 1: 1999 – 2002) - Milne's NCS Final Report, Appendix 1, Appendix 2, Appendix 3, Appendix 4, Appendix 5, Appendix 6, Appendix 7, Appendix 8, Appendix 9, Appendix 10, Appendix 11, Appendix 12, Appendix 13

For details of Forres first year report (NCS funded in phase 3: 2001 – 2004) .  For the latest Forres Newsletter (June 2003) click here.

As of summer 2002, we are now in the rollout phase of NCS funding (to date funding has been allocated until 2004). Moray has combined this funding with another funding allocation (Changing Children’s Services). The rollout encompasses the whole of Moray and all schools are now designated New Community School's. The NCS approach is being taken forward through the interagency forum of a Local Community Network in each ASG (Associated School Group) area.

For details of the plans for the Integrated Development of Support Services for Children and Families click here.