This week is Anti-Bullying Week. We know it can be hard for parents and carers to talk about bullying to your children, but we also know how important it is. We've gathered some useful links on our website here: connect.scot/news/anti-bu...

Parents and carers! Our latest Snap Survey is on Family Mental Health: Understanding Resources and Communications. This will help us to understand the issues faced by parents. Closes 19 November. www.surveymonkey.com/r/HGJV73F

📣RECRUITMENT NOW OPEN! We're delighted to announce that the Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers is opening recruitment for new members! 📩To note your interest, please apply here: connectscot.tfaforms.net/f/sapcapplic...

Connect's Travel to School survey report is now out! A huge thank you to the 900 parents who took part in this survey: connect.scot/news/connect...

Parents & carers! Please take part in our latest survey! Closes tomorrow! Share your views to shape the themes & 'asks' for our first ever parents' charter on Scottish education! Tell us what matters to you in advance of the Scottish Parliamentary 2026 election! www.surveymonkey.com/r/K3XVL9T

Parents & carers! Please take part in our latest survey! Share your views to shape the themes & 'asks' for our first ever parents' charter on Scottish education! Tell us what matters to you in advance of the Scottish Parliamentary 2026 election! www.surveymonkey.com/r/K3XVL9T Please share!

Parents and carers! School inspections are changing, and it is really important to make your voices heard at this pivotal moment! Your response to our survey will help us form Connect’s response to the Scottish Government’s consultation. Closes Mon 10 Nov. www.surveymonkey.com/r/L62SJYD

Parents & carers! Please take part in our latest survey! Share your views to shape the themes & 'asks' for our first ever parents' charter on Scottish education! Tell us what matters to you in advance of the 2026 election! www.surveymonkey.com/r/K3XVL9T Please share!

Parents & carers! Please take part in our latest survey! Share your views to shape the themes & 'asks' for our first ever parents' charter on Scottish education! Tell us what matters to you in advance of the 2026 election! www.surveymonkey.com/r/K3XVL9T Please share!

Parents & carers! Please take part in our latest survey! Share your views to shape the themes & 'asks' for our first ever parents' charter on Scottish education! Tell us what matters to you in advance of the 2026 election! www.surveymonkey.com/r/K3XVL9T Please share!

Connect's parent/carer survey report School Attendance: Hearing from Families about Supporting Children is out! 25% say their child has had long-term school absence: deep distress is compounded by a lack of support & compassion. This must change. Read more connect.scot/news/connect...

Connect Members! Raise funds for your group with back-to-school shopping via @easyuk! Raise and save this month at efraising.org/GzuwIKHnOG

Connect Members! Raise funds for your group with back-to-school shopping via @easyuk! Raise and save this month at efraising.org/GzuwIKHnOG

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

Connect Members! Raise funds for your group with back-to-school shopping via @easyuk! Plus you could win a bonus £200 donation. See how you can win, raise and save this month at efraising.org/GzuwIKHnOG

Connect Members! Raise funds for your group with back-to-school shopping via @easyuk! Plus you could win a bonus £200 donation. See how you can win, raise and save this month at efraising.org/GzuwIKHnOG

Connect Members! Raise funds for your group with back-to-school shopping via @easyuk! Plus you could win a bonus £200 donation. See how you can win, raise and save this month at efraising.org/GzuwIKHnOG

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

📢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.

📢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 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...

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.

🌟Open to All Parents & Carers🌟 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/...

🌟Open to All Parents and Carers🌟 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 Scotland’s Cybercrime Harm Prevention Team, Connect is hosting a virtual event to discuss online safety.

🌟Open to All Parents & Carers🌟 Online Safety for Families with Police Scotland 29 April 2025, 8-9pm In partnership with Police Scotland’s 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!

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.

For info - Connect has moved! We're delighted to join the community at the Melting Pot - new office address: The Melting Pot, 15 Calton Road, Edinburgh EH8 8DL

🌟Open to All Parents & Carers🌟 Online Safety for Families with Police Scotland, 29 April 2025, 8-9pm Connect is hosting a virtual event to discuss online safety in partnership with Police Scotland’s Cybercrime Harm Prevention Team. More info here: https://bit.ly/4jFHE4u

Connect's March 2025 enewsletter is out now! Read the latest information about Connect, parental involvement & Scottish education. It's parent-centred & parent-friendly! mailchi.mp/connect.s... It's open to all - subscribe here. connect.scot/news/ne...

Parents & carers! Please take part in our latest survey on Travel to School! It's an important part of everyday family life - please tell us about your child's journey to school, how they travel & about your travel to school experiences. Closes 10 April. www.surveymonkey.com/r/N89RZRV

Must do better: Audit Scotland has published its report on additional support for learning provision in Scottish schools. Find a summary of the report & Connect's response here: connect.scot/news/must-do...

Calling parents/carers! @obesityactionsc.bsky.social is looking for parents to take part in focus groups on price promotions on unhealthy food ⬇️⬇️📢

🌟Upcoming open to all parents and carers in Scotland sessions🌟 Places are free but registration is essential. Visit https://buff.ly/42hvvfV for information