Calling all Parents/Carers Did you know that our website has video resources, to help you support children or young people who may be experiencing online bullying? Our video shares shares five things you should know about online bullying. Watch at ➡️ https://ow.ly/7pmW50XnUw3

Powerful piece from Gary Staerck in the Edinburgh Reporter. He speaks honestly about the battles parents have to overcome just to find support. These wonderfully written pieces quietly hit hard because so many families will recognise themselves in it.

Yesterday, @parliament.scot took evidence on neurodivergence in Scotland. Marie Harrison, Service Manager of @childreninscotland.bsky.social Children's Views service contributed, discussing support in schools and referencing evidence from Enquire. scottishparliament.tv/meeting/equa...

We want to wish you a very warm welcome to our Bluesky account! Education Scotland is now a curriculum focused organisation, centring on the design, delivery and ongoing improvement of the curriculum that is taught in schools and settings across the country. Follow us here and engage with us!

Stop what you're doing and read about this incredible project happening right here in Scotland 💡 Visible Voices strengthens the voice and agency of young people with complex communication needs. It helps staff notice and respond to non-verbal cues such as eye gaze, facial expressions and smiles...

Read Assembly co-ordinator Kristin Armour's latest blog as she reflects on the power of collective voice, the privilege of working alongside the extraordinary Assembly members and the pathway to change and improvement in Scottish education. parentcarerassembly.scot/news/all-new...

Following the announcement of the National Review of ASL (the McManus Review), the Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers has written to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills to offer support and to highlight the importance of parents' and carers 'involvement in the review.

Today we release Children in Scotland's manifesto for 2026 elections: 𝘉𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴. Our calls focus on 5 themes: Child poverty, children's rights, education and development, health and wellbeing, and planning and resources. Read our calls now: bit.ly/49vnZRP

We were delighted to hear that the Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers is to play a key role in the making the voices of parents and carers heard in the delivery of the Additional Support for Learning Review. www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/mini...

We're delighted to launch School Shouldn't Cost: Young People's Poverty and Education Manifesto. Five key calls set out what thousands of young people across Scotland say should happen to reduce the impact of poverty in their schools. Find it here: tinyurl.ee/EnLSx

We're pleased to be supporting Education Scotland as they explore how school inspections are changing. We will be hosting small discussion groups with our Assembly members to share parent and carer perspectives directly with the team.

📢ASSEMBLY MEMBERS – our Parent Curriculum Experience Survey is launching later today! Keep an eye on your inbox for your survey link. 🔎Want to get involved too? Find out more and join us here 👇 parentcarerassembly.scot/.../recruitm...

📣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...

👏Fantastic parent-led work from Repair - Edinburgh, bringing together parent voices and key issues around Holiday Hubs which are vital for so many families. Thank you to @repair-edinburgh.bsky.social for your continued advocacy for parents and carers.

Our Parent & Carer Assembly members have been super busy over the past few weeks! Some highlights include👇

Our friends at Connect - Supporting Partnerships in Education have launched a new parent/carer survey! Parent and carer voices are powerful. We would encourage everyone to take part and share widely!

In the next episode in our What the ASL? Podcast series, we talk to Paul Nisbett of @callscotland.org.uk about #technology and learners with additional support needs. Full episode landing Tues 30 September at 1pm. #EnquirePodcast #podcast #asl #asn

Drawing on 7+ years campaigning for children & parental rights, nearly 30 years of professional practice, and her PhD research, @deedeedelaney.bsky.social reflects on how we can translate children’s rights into meaningful practice and real change for children.

NEW: In Our Own Words Blog - Putting Children's Rights into Practice. Parent, campaigner and PhD researcher Diane Delany shares why children's rights must move beyond jargon to real-life experiences.

The Scottish Government has responded following the publication of our Additional Support for Learning (ASL) Call to Action report earlier this year. Read the response here 👇 parentcarerassembly.scot/.../scottish....

🔜Exciting news - recruitment will be opening again soon! Want to be the first to know when applications go live? 💌 Sign up for our newsletter today for early updates, progress reports, and stories from the Assembly's work so far. Be part of the conversation ⭐

📣NEW: In Our Own Words Blog - Balancing Paid Work & Caring: A Complex Relationship. In this honest and moving reflection, Denise shares what it means to let go of a career she loved to care for her daughters - and the deep emotional weight that comes with that decision.

📣In Our Own Words: 'You're Only as Happy as Your Unhappiest Child" In this powerful and personal new blog, Joanne shares her story as a parent navigating Scotland's education and support systems.

It's been a busy year for Assembly Members! As the school year ends, we'd like to thank the amazing Assembly parent and carer Members as well as the education partners who have been keen to hear the voices of parents and carers to help shape their work. We wish everyone a good summer!

Education Reform (Scotland) Bill Passes Stage 3 by Scottish Parliament 📣The Scottish Government has confirmed that parents and carers will have a voice in the governance of Qualifications Scotland - something our Assembly members strongly advocated for.

This looks to be a great opportunity to speak to young people directly about equality and inclusion, including in the classroom. And what's more - it's FREE!! Taking place on Thursday 26 June in Edinburgh, from 11am to 2pm. Find out more and book: childreninscotland.org.uk/learning/tra...

'In Our Own Words' - New blog post. When one of our parent members reached out to share her story, we were deeply moved. We are honoured to share her powerful reflection: 'When Silence Speaks: Parenting a Child with Selective Mutism'

A question was recently raised - and answered - in the Scottish Parliament about our Additional Support for Learning: Findings Report. The Cabinet Secretary confirmed that our findings will be considered as part of a wider review of ASL policy. Read the full response below:

See the name-check for the Assembly's report on additional support for learning in the @connect.scot response to this new Scottish Government guidance...

In the first of an occasional series, In Our Own Words, read this powerful and heartfelt blog by the Assembly's Co-ordinator about the importance, value and privilege of listening to, and hearing from, parents, carers and families about their experiences. parentcarerassembly.scot/news/all-new...

Our colleagues at @connect.scot have launched a new survey to hear directly from parents and carers about their experiences. If your child's school attendance has ever been difficult, your insight can help shape better approaches to support families

"Inclusion without support is not inclusion - its abandonment in plain sight" We're pleased to see TES Scotland highlight our parent-led report on Additional Support for Learning. tes.com/magazine/new... Access our report here: parentcarerassembly.scot/news/all-new...

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...

Update! The amazing Assembly members have been taking part in stakeholder engagement for the new Centre for Teaching Excellence; participating in a Scottish Government survey on communication & Education Reform; and agreeing key ‘asks’ from their additional support for learning work!

We are pleased to share that the role of the Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers was directly acknowledged during recent Stage 2 discussions of the Education (Scotland) Bill. Read more on our website! parentcarerassembly.scot/news/all-new...

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/...

Update! @ScotGov has responded to the Assembly's survey findings on education reform. ow.ly/IRek50VCe4p Follow-up research is underway with the Assembly, looking at how communication with parents & carers about the upcoming changes in education reform can be improved.

For info! @Connect_Scot, the host organisation for the Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers has moved! New office address: The Melting Pot, 15 Calton Road, Edinburgh EH8 8DL

💜 Happy #SingleParentsDay ! 📣 Today, we’re joining 16 orgs across the UK & Ireland to launch the #SingleParentCommunity campaign! Together, we’re amplifying voices, raising awareness of support & building a community for single parents. 💜 Follow, share & get involved! 🔗

Stage 2 of the Education (Scotland) Bill is due to take place in Parliament towards the end of April. 📆 You can find out more here: www.parliament.scot/bills-and-la... Did you know a remarkable 93% of our members believe that parents and carers should be explicitly mentioned in the Bill.

📢Assembly Update! 📢 ASL is our members top priority. To drive this work forward, our focus groups are well underway along with our ASL Survey! Our members are invited to share experiences, insights & suggestions. Every response helps us move closer to making a real difference.

This week, Assembly members are holding the first in a series of small focus groups to discuss additional support for learning. These will be followed by a survey of members on the same topic - identified as one of their top priorities. A big 'thank you' to Assembly members!

As Assembly members start work on additional support for learning provision, this news post from Connect will be of interest! Must do better: Audit Scotland has published its report on ASL in Scottish schools. Find a summary of the report & Connect's response here: connect.scot/news/must-do...

Calling parents with pre-schoolers (inc deferrals)! Deadline 28 Feb 2025 for applying for Best Start School Age Grant Payments - apply now! For info on eligibility & to apply, look at School Age Payments here: https://buff.ly/3wKX91L

If you want to keep informed about the work of the Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers, please sign up to the Assembly's enewsletter!

Delighted to share the @ScotAssemblyPC survey report on parental involvement which highlights how much more work there is to do so all parents & carers have a voice & feel involved in their child's learning & school life. Parental involvement is essential! parentcarerassembly.scot/news/all-new...

If you want to keep informed about the work of the Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers, please sign up to the Assembly's enewsletter! https://buff.ly/40vW8Lg

Watch our explainer film which sets out how the Assembly works! www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4P7...

Find out more about the Scottish Assembly of Parents & Carers!