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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers
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The Assembly is all about parental and family engagement in education. It's a unique way of hearing diverse voices to help shape education policy in Scotland.
Their national consultation is a great chance to make your voice heard.

Share your views before the deadline of 26 November 2025: ow.ly/YE6050WS5qw.

#schoolinspectionsarechanging #HMIE
November 17, 2025 at 7:59 AM
📖To find out more about the Assembly, please visit:
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About Us :: Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers
A Scottish assembly of Parents & Carers with a focus on education
parentcarerassembly.scot
October 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
A huge thank you to all our Assembly members. Your experiences and insights ensure that lived reality is at the centre of these discussions.
October 3, 2025 at 1:58 PM
✅ 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.
October 3, 2025 at 1:58 PM
✅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.
October 3, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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
parentcarerassembly.scot
September 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM
🙏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
parentcarerassembly.scot
August 4, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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
parentcarerassembly.scot
July 14, 2025 at 8:46 AM
⚠️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.

www.gov.scot/news/educati...
Education reforms agreed by Parliament
New qualifications body and independent inspectorate will be established.
www.gov.scot
June 26, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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....
parentcarerassembly.scot
June 26, 2025 at 9:09 AM