@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.
It's #WorldBookDay! Find out about book tokens, this year's titles & more: https://www.worldbookday.com/families/ Perhaps more useful is the Scottish Book Trust's website for book ideas, author talks & lots of resources to encourage reading https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/reading-and-stories
Until 31 March, exclusive to parent groups & schools, every holiday booked with TUI via easyfundraising by your group's supporters will raise a £125 donation! Register today & tell your school community to sign up as supporters before they book! https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/connect
NEW live online session! Open to all parents & carers! Qualifications Scotland: Delivering for Learners, 3 March 8-9pm. Hear what the new organisation means for learners & families https://www.eventbrite.com/e/qualifications-scotland-delivering-for-learners-tickets-1982881088714?aff=oddtdtcreator
Closing soon! Changes to the PVG Scheme, Connect's latest parent/carer survey, is out now! Please take part if you have views to share on the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme & impacts of recent changes! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/83CDNJ2 Closes 27 February 2026.
NEW live online session! Open to all parents & carers! Qualifications Scotland: Delivering for Learners, 3 March 8-9pm. Hear what the new organisation means for learners & families https://www.eventbrite.com/e/qualifications-scotland-delivering-for-learners-tickets-1982881088714?aff=oddtdtcreator
Parent groups & parents/carers! Changes to the PVG Scheme, Connect's latest parent/carer survey, is out now! Please take part if you have views to share on the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme & impacts of recent changes! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/83CDNJ2 Closes 27 February 2026.
NEW live online session! Open to all parents & carers! Qualifications Scotland: Delivering for Learners, 3 March 8-9pm. Hear what the new organisation means for learners & families https://www.eventbrite.com/e/qualifications-scotland-delivering-for-learners-tickets-1982881088714?aff=oddtdtcreator
Parent groups & parents/carers! Changes to the PVG Scheme, Connect's latest parent/carer survey, is out now! Please take part if you have views to share on the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme & impacts of recent changes! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/83CDNJ2 Closes 27 February 2026.
Parent groups & parents/carers! Changes to the PVG Scheme, Connect's latest parent/carer survey, is out now! Please take part if you have views to share on the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme & impacts of recent changes! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/83CDNJ2 Closes 27 February 2026.
Parents & carers! Missed our popular Information Session on online learning with e-Sgoil & Scholar? The recording and slides are now available https://connect.scot/events Ditto our session with Volunteer Scotland about the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme.
Parent groups & parents/carers! Changes to the PVG Scheme, Connect's latest parent/carer survey, is out now! Please take part if you have views to share on the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme & impacts of recent changes! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/83CDNJ2 Closes 27 February 2026.
Parent groups & parents/carers! Changes to the PVG Scheme, Connect's latest parent/carer survey, is out now! Please take part if you have views to share on the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme & impacts of recent changes! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/83CDNJ2 Closes 27 February 2026.
Parent groups & parents/carers! Changes to the PVG Scheme, Connect's latest parent/carer survey, is out now! Please take part if you have views to share on the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme & impacts of recent changes! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/83CDNJ2 Closes 27 February 2026.
If you're a single parent in Scotland looking for advice give us a call on our Helpline📲
👩👦 Talk to our expert advisors about anything from general worries to budgeting and benefits
Call 0808 801 0323 ☎️
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💡 What matters most to single parents in Scotland?
Our new Impact Report reveals key themes:
💰 My money
💚 My children
💜 My health and wellbeing
…plus a spotlight on our holistic family support approach!
Read the full report⬇️
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The image title reads 'keeping children safe online' alongside a QR code to sign up to the event and the logos for Police Scotland, Education Scotland and Parenting Across Scotland. Beneath it reads 'Wednesday 25 February 2026, 5:30-6:30pm, online (zoom)'
Join us, alongside Education Scotland and Police Scotland on Wednesday 25 February from 5:30-6:30pm to hear all about how we can help keep ourselves and our children and young people safe online.
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/cyber-scot...
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It’s peak holiday booking time! Get an average £50 donation for your parent group each time someone books a holiday via @easyuk. Join today https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/connect
Drawing on its parent/carer survey responses, Connect is pleased to publish its submission to the Scottish Government's Climate Change Plan consultation. Read our asks here! https://connect.scot/news/connects-response-draft-climate-change-plan-consultation
It’s peak holiday booking time! Get an average £50 donation for your parent group each time someone books a holiday via @easyuk. Join today https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/connect
It’s peak holiday booking time! Get an average £50 donation for your parent group each time someone books a holiday via @easyuk. Join today https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/connect
Are your children off school today because of the snow?
While school closures are stressful to manage, a fresh coating of snow can provide the most magical playground for day off fun!
Find out top snow play ideas: www.playscotland.org/resources/sn...
Wishing you a Merry Christmas from the team at Connect
The Connect team wishes you a happy and peaceful festive season. The Connect office is now closed and will re-open on Monday 5 January 2026.
Classroom of children with text 'Connect Parent/Carer Survey: School Inspections are Changing: Shape Connect's Consultation Response'
Thank you to everyone who responded to our survey on School Inspections! 365 parents and carers across 30 local authorities shared their views, which helped inform our consultation response which you can read along with the full survey report here: connect.scot/news/future-...
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...
Connect New Survey
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
📣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...
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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...
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!
Image showing a classroom with text: 'Connect Parent/Carer Survey: School Inspections are Changing: Shape Connect's Consultation Response'
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