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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 dust is settling on Qualifications Scotland Results Day - for those who are thinking about their next steps and are looking for advice, we've compiled what you need on our Results Day webpage https://connect.scot/resources/results-day-4-august-2026
It's Qualifications Scotland Results Day! Congratulations to learners, staff and families for all your hard work - we hope the day goes well for you. Check out our webpage for all the links you need for information, help and support. https://connect.scot/resources/results-day-4-august-2026
It's Qualifications Scotland Results Day! Congratulations to learners, staff and families for all your hard work - we hope the day goes well for you. Check out our webpage for all the links you need for information, help and support. https://connect.scot/resources/results-day-4-august-2026
Getting ready for Qualifications Scotland results in your household? Connect's Results Day webpage has all the information and links you need! https://connect.scot/resources/results-day-4-august-2026
Getting ready for Qualifications Scotland results in your household? Connect's Results Day webpage has all the information and links you need! https://connect.scot/resources/results-day-4-august-2026
Parents, carers and young people! What does the updated Scottish Government mobile phones in schools guidance mean for you? Read Connect's brief overview here https://connect.scot/news/connect-summarises-updated-scottish-government-mobile-phones-schools-guidance
Getting ready for Qualifications Scotland results in your household? Connect's Results Day webpage has all the information and links you need! https://connect.scot/resources/results-day-4-august-2026
Parents & carers! Want to find out more about changes to the curriculum (the Curriculum Improvement Cycle)? Read our Exec Director Gavin Yates' summary of what's happening + useful links https://connect.scot/news/want-find-out-about-scotlands-curriculum-improvement-cycle-read-connects-overview
Support the Parents’ Charter! With over 70 calls for action & ideas for improvements in Scottish education, please sign up to show your support for the Charter here! UPDATE: We've added wraparound childcare (ref our childcare survey) https://parentscharter.scot/
Connect recently wrote to the Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise to highlight our survey report on how changes to PVG are impacting on parent volunteering. Read our letter and the Minister's response here: https://connect.scot/news/impact-pvg-changes-parent-volunteering
Parents & carers! Want to find out more about changes to the curriculum (the Curriculum Improvement Cycle)? Read our Exec Director Gavin Yates' summary of what's happening + useful links https://connect.scot/news/want-find-out-about-scotlands-curriculum-improvement-cycle-read-connects-overview
Parents, carers and young people! What does the updated Scottish Government mobile phones in schools guidance mean for you? Read Connect's brief overview here https://connect.scot/news/connect-summarises-updated-scottish-government-mobile-phones-schools-guidance
Connect’s latest survey report on Out of School Childcare is published! Read it here https://connect.scot/news/connects-out-school-parentcarer-survey-report-published Connect is calling for faster progress nationally and locally in meeting families’ childcare needs!
Connect Members! New Membership benefits for 2026-27 include Connect Buddies, a unique peer support offer which connects those looking to learn and improve with other parent groups who have relevant experience or good practice to share. Email info@connect.scot.
Parents, carers, families and school staff! As the end of term approaches, we hope you enjoy a peaceful summer after a busy school year! Keep an eye out on our socials for lots of parent-friendly content and info for our Connect Members. The Connect office is open as usual.
Support the Parents’ Charter! From thousands of survey responses, contacts & interactions with parents & carers, Connect has compiled the Parents’ Charter of 70+ calls for action & improvement to Scottish education. Sign up here! https://parentscharter.scot/ https://parentscharter.scot/#sign
Parents, carers and Parent Councils! How can Parent Councils support parents who are 'new to school'? Parents and carers, what can you expect from your Parent Council when you are 'new to school'? Watch our new video for information and tips https://youtu.be/ZxUb37b4hlc
Parent groups and schools! Supporting families by minimising the cost of the school day is really important - read our new web page of resources and information from the Child Poverty Action Group Scotland https://connect.scot/resources/cost-school-day-child-poverty-action-group-scotland
Connect Members! New Membership benefits for 2026-2027! From August, you can access Connect Coaching for support, confidence-building and tailored advice for specific challenges. Get in touch for more details info@connect.scot
The latest Connect eNews is out now for Connect updates & info on Scottish education. https://mailchi.mp/connect.scot/read-the-latest-news-from-connect-and-scottish-education-zu3hmj2qbj If it hasn't landed in your inbox, sign up here! https://connect.scot/news/newsletter-subscription
Connect Members! New Membership benefits for 2026-2027! From August, you can access Connect Coaching for support, confidence-building and tailored advice for specific challenges. Get in touch for more details info@connect.scot
Connect Members! New, new, new! New resources for those of you who are new to an office bearer role or new to a parent group! https://sutra.co/space/fcnmwv11/content Sign in to MyConnect or register https://connect.scot/resources/my-connect
Connect Members! New Membership benefits for 2026-27 include Connect Buddies, a unique peer support offer which connects those looking to learn and improve with other parent groups who have relevant experience or good practice to share. Email info@connect.scot.
Connect Members! New, new, new! New resources for those of you who are new to an office bearer role or new to a parent group! https://sutra.co/space/fcnmwv11/content Sign in to MyConnect or register https://connect.scot/resources/my-connect
Parents, carers and Parent Councils! How can Parent Councils support parents who are 'new to school'? Parents and carers, what can you expect from your Parent Council when you are 'new to school'? Watch our new video for information and tips https://youtu.be/ZxUb37b4hlc
Connect Members! Keen to support new parents and carers and create a warm welcome? Have a look at Connect's fantastic new resources on supporting transitions - films, a Parent Council toolkit and more - don't miss this! https://sutra.co/space/ox9sh5j7/content
Connect Members! New, new, new! New resources for those of you who are new to an office bearer role or new to a parent group! https://sutra.co/space/fcnmwv11/content Sign in to MyConnect or register https://connect.scot/resources/my-connect
Connect Members! New Membership benefits for 2026-2027! From August, you can access Connect Coaching for support, confidence-building and tailored advice for specific challenges. Get in touch for more details info@connect.scot
Support the Parents’ Charter! From thousands of survey responses, contacts & interactions with parents & carers, Connect has compiled the Parents’ Charter of 70+ calls for action & improvement to Scottish education. Sign up here! https://parentscharter.scot/ https://parentscharter.scot/#sign
Connect Members! Keen to support new parents and carers and create a warm welcome? Have a look at Connect's fantastic new resources on supporting transitions - films, a Parent Council toolkit and more - don't miss this! https://sutra.co/space/ox9sh5j7/content
