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Connect is a charity and membership organisation for parent-run groups in Scottish schools and nurseries. We champion parent and family engagement in children's learning and school lives, supporting parents and carers with resources and info.
The Education (Scotland) Bill received Royal Assent last week & is now an Act. It introduces Qualifications Scotland & the independent Inspectorate of Education. Read Connect's brief summary, with a focus on how parents, carers & young people will now be more involved.
connect.scot/news/educati...
Connect Members! Raise funds for your group with back-to-school shopping via @easyuk! Raise and save this month at efraising.org/GzuwIKHnOG
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Connect Members! Raise funds for your group with back-to-school shopping via @easyuk! Plus you could win a bonus Β£200 donation. See how you can win, raise and save this month at efraising.org/GzuwIKHnOG
06.08.2025 13:42 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Connect Members! Raise funds for your group with back-to-school shopping via @easyuk! Plus you could win a bonus Β£200 donation. See how you can win, raise and save this month at efraising.org/GzuwIKHnOG
06.08.2025 11:41 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Connect Members! Raise funds for your group with back-to-school shopping via @easyuk! Plus you could win a bonus Β£200 donation. See how you can win, raise and save this month at efraising.org/GzuwIKHnOG
01.08.2025 08:53 β π 2 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
It's a year since children's rights were incorporated into Scots law. What does this mean for parents, carers & children? View Connect's new video & listen to our first ever podcast
youtu.be/V8Yv-31ZSSQ?... &
open.spotify.com/episode/0drC... plus more here: connect.scot/resources/ch...
There's still time to apply!
09.07.2025 13:16 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
CONNECT'S PARENT/CARER SURVEY CLOSES 7 JULY - School Attendance: Hearing from Families about Supporting Children www.surveymonkey.com/r/3SCRDG8 It's complex & challenging for families if children & young people feel unable to go to school: we want to hear from parents & carers.
03.07.2025 19:56 β π 2 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
CONNECT'S PARENT/CARER SURVEY CLOSES SOON - School Attendance: Hearing from Families about Supporting Children www.surveymonkey.com/r/3SCRDG8 It's complex & challenging for families if children & young people feel unable to go to school: we want to hear from parents & carers.
03.07.2025 09:37 β π 2 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Two part-time jobs available on an exciting new 'parent power' project in the west:
thebrilliantclub.org/careers/#vac...
As the end of the school year approaches, we'd like to wish everyone a peaceful summer. A massive 'thank you' to all the amazing parents, carers and parent groups who have engaged with us during the year - we couldn't do what we do without you! The Connect office is open as usual!
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CONNECT'S NEW PARENT/CARER SURVEY LAUNCHES - School Attendance: Hearing from Families about Supporting Children www.surveymonkey.com/r/3SCRDG8 It's complex & challenging for families if children & young people feel unable to go to school: we want to hear from parents & carers.
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As the Scottish Parliament looks at Education (Scotland) Bill today (24 June) and tomorrow, this Scottish Government report on Curriculum, Qualifications and Assessment Reform - Progress to Date and Update was published yesterday.
www.gov.scot/publications...
CONNECT'S NEW PARENT/CARER SURVEY LAUNCHES - School Attendance: Hearing from Families about Supporting Children www.surveymonkey.com/r/3SCRDG8 It's complex & challenging for families if children & young people feel unable to go to school: we want to hear from parents & carers.
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New! @scotgov guidance is now out on Fostering a Positive, Inclusive and Safe School Environment: www.gov.scot/publications... Read Connect's response here:
connect.scot/news/scottis...
CONNECT'S NEW PARENT/CARER SURVEY LAUNCHES - School Attendance: Hearing from Families about Supporting Children www.surveymonkey.com/r/3SCRDG8 It's complex & challenging for families if children & young people feel unable to go to school: we want to hear from parents & carers.
15.06.2025 08:53 β π 2 π 3 π¬ 0 π 1
CONNECT'S NEW PARENT/CARER SURVEY LAUNCHES - School Attendance: Hearing from Families about Supporting Children www.surveymonkey.com/r/3SCRDG8 It's complex & challenging for families if children & young people feel unable to go to school: we want to hear from parents & carers.
12.06.2025 15:06 β π 2 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
CONNECT'S NEW PARENT/CARER SURVEY LAUNCHES - School Attendance: Hearing from Families about Supporting Children www.surveymonkey.com/r/3SCRDG8 It's complex & challenging for families if children & young people feel unable to go to school: we want to hear from parents & carers.
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π’New partner session for Connect Members!
For Parent Groups: Understanding Conflict, Behaviours and Needs with Scottish Mediation, 17 June 2025, 8-9pm
Places are free, booking is essential: https://bit.ly/3QYFrnv
CONNECT'S NEW PARENT/CARER SURVEY LAUNCHES - School Attendance: Hearing from Families about Supporting Children www.surveymonkey.com/r/3SCRDG8 It's complex & challenging for families if children & young people feel unable to go to school: we want to hear from parents & carers.
10.06.2025 08:56 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 2 π 2
π’New partner session for Connect Members!
For Parent Groups: Understanding Conflict, Behaviours and Needs with Scottish Mediation, 17 June 2025, 8-9pm
Places are free, booking is essential: https://bit.ly/3QYFrnv
The assembly's blue and green flower logo and the wording Additional Support for Learning Survey report out now!
The Assembly's important report on additional support for learning is out now! Members' knowledge & lived experiences is reflected in this powerful research & its call for meaningful action to transform ASL provision. Here's the report: parentcarerassembly.scot/news/all-new...
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Open to All Parents & Carers
Talking Points for Parents: Learning Through Play & Kindergarten with Upstart
3 June 2025, 8-9pm
Book: https://bit.ly/4hu6PV7
Connect welcomes Upstart to share information & lead discussion about learning through play & what kindergarten stage might look like.
πOpen to All Parents & Carersπ
Talking Points for Parents: Learning Through Play & Kindergarten with Upstart
3 June 2025, 8-9pm
Connect welcomes Upstart to share information & lead discussion.
Join us here: https://bit.ly/4hu6PV7
We are sharing this on behalf of a parent and experienced teacher currently studying for an MSc in Inclusive Education at the University of Edinburgh.
If you are able to support this, please follow the link below.
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/edinburgh/...
πOpen to All Parents and Carersπ
Online Safety for Families with Police Scotland in partnership with Connect
29 April 2025, 8-9pm
Book: https://bit.ly/4jFHE4u
In partnership with Police Scotlandβs Cybercrime Harm Prevention Team, Connect is hosting a virtual event to discuss online safety.
πOpen to All Parents & Carersπ
Online Safety for Families with Police Scotland
29 April 2025, 8-9pm
In partnership with Police Scotlandβs Cybercrime Harm Prevention Team, Connect is hosting a virtual event to discuss online safety. More info here: https://bit.ly/4jFHE4u
We are absolutely DELIGHTED to welcome the Parent Councils of @SouthLanCouncil to Connect membership! We look forward to supporting & encouraging even more parents & carers as they take on their Parent Councillor roles & work hard for their school communities! Welcome!
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Parent groups! Responses from Volunteer Scotland to your questions are now available.
You can find these, plus Volunteer Scotland & Disclosure Scotland resources here: connect.scot/resourc...
The direct link to the Qs and As is:
connect.scot/applica...
PVG info for parent groups! Connect's resources connect.scot/resources/pr... (for Connect Members) &
Volunteer Scotland's resources (inc templates needed for PVG processing) connect.scot/resources/vo... @connect_scot continues to raise concerns about unintended impacts on parent groups.
