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Connect @connect.scot · 12d

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!

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Connect @connect.scot · 13d

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!

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Connect @connect.scot · Sep 9

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...

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Connect @connect.scot · Aug 17

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 @connect.scot · Aug 17

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

Connect @connect.scot · Aug 12

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...

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Connect @connect.scot · Aug 11

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

Connect @connect.scot · Aug 6

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 @connect.scot · Aug 6

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 @connect.scot · Aug 1

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

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Connect @connect.scot · Jul 9

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...

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Connect @connect.scot · Jul 9

There's still time to apply!

Connect @connect.scot · Jun 30

Two part-time jobs available on an exciting new 'parent power' project in the west:
thebrilliantclub.org/careers/#vac...

Careers - The Brilliant Club

Careers at The Brilliant Club

thebrilliantclub.org

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Connect @connect.scot · Jul 3

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.

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Connect @connect.scot · Jul 3

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.

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Connect @connect.scot · Jun 30

Two part-time jobs available on an exciting new 'parent power' project in the west:
thebrilliantclub.org/careers/#vac...

Careers - The Brilliant Club

Careers at The Brilliant Club

thebrilliantclub.org

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Connect @connect.scot · Jun 26

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 @connect.scot · Jun 25

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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Connect @connect.scot · Jun 24

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...

Curriculum, Qualifications and Assessment Reform – Progress to Date and Next Steps

Scotland is making important changes to its curriculum, qualifications and assessment system to better support children and young people from ages 3 to 18. The document provides an initial timeline to...

www.gov.scot

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Connect @connect.scot · Jun 18

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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Connect @connect.scot · Jun 17

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...

Fostering a positive, inclusive and safe school environment guidance

Guidance on fostering a positive, inclusive and safe school environment, including the use of consequences in schools.

www.gov.scot

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Connect @connect.scot · Jun 15

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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Connect @connect.scot · Jun 12

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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Connect @connect.scot · Jun 10

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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Connect @connect.scot · Jun 10

📢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

For Parent Groups: Understanding Conflict, Behaviours and Needs

Scottish Mediation is leading this online Information Session for Connect Members to help support positive parent group relationships.

bit.ly

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Connect @connect.scot · Jun 10

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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