21 August 2025: Connect, the group supporting parental engagment with schools, has published its first newsletter for 2025/26, with wide range of resources and information.
Connect
Connect updates for June 2025
12 June 2025: The most recent newsletter from Connect is now available:
School attendance
Connect is also interested to hear from families with young people who are finding it challenging to attend school, and particuarly to hear about the support that is, or isn’t, offered to them.
The survey is open until 7 July 2025, and should take about 10 min to complete:
Latest update from Connect
21 May 2025: The most recent newsletter from Connect is now available, with information about the latest Disclosure Scotland guidance for parent-run groups, Connect’s parent and carer surveys, and details of this term’s live online Information Sessions including advance notice of the schedule for next term.
There are further details about Connect’s upcoming information sessions in their May update:
April news from Connect
23 April 2025: The April newsletter from Connect is now available, with content about the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme, new ‘Quick Tips’ films for Members, plus an ‘open to all’ live session “Online Safety with Police Scotland”.
Backchat newsletter now available
27 March 2025: Connect has published its spring edition of Backchat.
This edition has info about:
Travel to School survey
20 March 2025: Connect is gathering information about the travel habits, school transport provision, and safety measures around travel to/from school. for young people and parents.
The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and has a comment section at the end for anything not covered in the questions.
The survey will close on Thursday 10 April 2025.
March 2025 update from Connect
13 March 2025: The latest update from Connect is now available, covering a range of topics including:
- Launch of Connect Travel to School survey
- Audit Scotland Report on Additional Support for Learning
- Live Online Information Sessions
February 2025 update from Connect
6 February 2025: The latest update from Connect is now available.
This edition includes follw-up from Connect’s most recent parent/carer survey report, and the links to sign up for two new Open to All live online Information Sessions:
- Online Learning Opportunities for the Senior Phase (S3+) – Thursday 27 February
- Scottish Apprenticeships with Skills Development Scotland – Tuesday 4 March.
Scottish Apprenticeships info-event
20 January 2025: Skills Development Scotland are hosting an information session for parents and carers on Tuesday 4 March 2025, 7-8 pm.
Join this free live online session to find out more about the types of apprenticeships available in school and after school, where to get more information and how to find the latest vacancies. Hear from an apprentice, employer and learning provider about the value and benefits of apprenticeships and the support available to take one.
Scottish Apprenticeships are made for business – there are over 100 types, all developed with employers and giving young people skills that employers want.
The session takes place as part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week, which is on from 3 to 7 March.
January newsletter from Connect
16 January 2025: The latest newsletter from Connect is now available
JGHS Parent Council 