Connect
@connect.scot
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.
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@connect.scot
· Nov 18
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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...
Anti-Bullying Week 2025 :: Connect
Resources and support for Anti-Bullying Week 2025
connect.scot
November 11, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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
www.surveymonkey.com/r/HGJV73F
November 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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
www.surveymonkey.com/r/HGJV73F
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📣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...
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...
October 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
📣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...
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...
connect.scot/news/connect...
October 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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...
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
October 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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!
October 15, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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
www.surveymonkey.com/r/L62SJYD
October 13, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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
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!
October 9, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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!
September 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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!
September 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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.scot/news/connect...
September 9, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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.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
August 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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
August 17, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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.scot/news/educati...
August 12, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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.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
August 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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
August 6, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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
August 6, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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
August 1, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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...
youtu.be/V8Yv-31ZSSQ?... &
open.spotify.com/episode/0drC... plus more here: connect.scot/resources/ch...
July 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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...
youtu.be/V8Yv-31ZSSQ?... &
open.spotify.com/episode/0drC... plus more here: connect.scot/resources/ch...
There's still time to apply!
Two part-time jobs available on an exciting new 'parent power' project in the west:
thebrilliantclub.org/careers/#vac...
thebrilliantclub.org/careers/#vac...
Careers - The Brilliant Club
Careers at The Brilliant Club
thebrilliantclub.org
July 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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.
July 3, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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.
July 3, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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...
thebrilliantclub.org/careers/#vac...
Careers - The Brilliant Club
Careers at The Brilliant Club
thebrilliantclub.org
June 30, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Two part-time jobs available on an exciting new 'parent power' project in the west:
thebrilliantclub.org/careers/#vac...
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!
June 26, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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.
June 25, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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.