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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 1d

👏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.

REPAIR (Edinburgh) Network @repair-edinburgh.bsky.social · 3d

(1/3) Dear Edinburgh Holiday Hub users - past, present and future, We (REPAIR) have been working hard to pull together a list of shortcomings and key questions/discussion points regarding the Holiday Hubs management and processes since the June Committee paper was approved.

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 5d

A huge thank you to all our Assembly members. Your experiences and insights ensure that lived reality is at the centre of these discussions.

Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 5d

✅ Members also have taken part in a series of focus groups on reducing class contact time with the Teachers Pay & Conditions team, sharing family perspectives on how this could impact children and schools.

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 5d

✅The Scottish Government's Education Reform Division and the Head of Support for Learners very kindly met with members to discuss our Call to Action on Additional Support for Learning.

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 5d

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

Some highlights include👇

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 13d

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!

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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Enquire | Reach @enquirereachasl.bsky.social · 29d

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

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Give Them Time @givetimescot.bsky.social · Sep 8

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.

Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · Sep 5

She shows how frameworks like GIRFEC & SHANARRI can feel alien to families - and why listening to children's own words matters most.

A must-read for parents, carers, educations and anyone working with children.

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Blog: In Our Own Words: Putting Children's Rights into Practice by Diane Delaney :: Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers

Diane Delaney why children's rights move beyond jargon to real life experiences

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · Sep 5

She shows how frameworks like GIRFEC & SHANARRI can feel alien to families - and why listening to children's own words matters most.

A must-read for parents, carers, educations and anyone working with children.

parentcarerassembly.scot/news/all-new...

Blog: In Our Own Words: Putting Children's Rights into Practice by Diane Delaney :: Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers

Diane Delaney why children's rights move beyond jargon to real life experiences

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · Sep 5

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.

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · Aug 11

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 👇
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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · Aug 8

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · Aug 8

🔜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 ⭐

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · Aug 4

🙏We are so grateful to Denise - and to all the parents and carers who share their lived experiences. Your voices help challenge assumptions, raise awareness, and build more of an understanding and supportive Scotland.

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Blog: In Our Own Words: Balancing Paid Work and Caring: A Complex Relationship by Denise McGee-Dewar :: Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers

Denise McGee-Dewar describes her experiences balancing work and being a parent-carer

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · Aug 4

📣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.

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · Jul 14

A raw and honest account of fighting to be heard - and the strength that comes from connecting with others on the same journey.

📍Read Joanne's blog below.

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Blog: In Our Own Words - You’re Only as Happy as Your Unhappiest Child by Joanne Lamond :: Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers

Joanne Lamond describes the isolation, stress and blind fear she has faced as a parent of two daughters with additional support needs, and how beginning a campaign helped her find strength and support

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · Jul 14

📣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.

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · Jun 26

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!

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · Jun 26

⚠️There's still work ahead and the Assembly will continue to follow this closely and ensure parent and carers voices stay part of the conversation.

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Education reforms agreed by Parliament

New qualifications body and independent inspectorate will be established.

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · Jun 26

In our report, 84% of our parents and carers said family engagement MUST be built into how new education bodies are run. parentcarerassembly.scot/.../first-sc....

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · Jun 26

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.

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Enquire | Reach @enquirereachasl.bsky.social · Jun 23

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...

Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · Jun 23

On Thursday, Changing our World, our children & young people’s advisory group, will be hosting an in-person event focused on equality & inclusion.

Open to children, young people & practitioners, expect:

🗨️Round table discussions
📚Informative stalls
🎳Fun activities

Register at bit.ly/4jayX0t

White text on a teal background reads Changing our World: equality and inclusion for children and young people Children in Scotland 26 June 2025 11am | Edinburgh. A photo on the right hand side shows a group of young people sitting round a table scattered with pens and paper.

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · Jun 20

This story is a reminder that communication takes many forms, and that progress in our schools must be measured in more than just spoken words.

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Blog: In Our Own Words: When Silence Speaks: Parenting a Child with Selective Mutism by Susana Brito :: Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · Jun 20

'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'

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · Jun 19

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