THE Scottish Government is launching a new campaign as part of Read, Write, Count, encouraging West Fife families to share their children's dreams for the future.

Future Me aims to support families to start a conversation with their children about their hopes and aspirations and asks families to share them as a picture, letter or film on the Future Me wall at www.futureme.scot.

It is part of the Scottish Government's Read, Write, Count initiative that aims to improve key numeracy and literacy skills among children in primaries 1-3.

World record breaking cyclist Mark Beaumont, who achieved his dream of cycling around the globe, is backing the campaign.

He 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."

Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, John Swinney, added: "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."

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.