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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.

Scottish Apprenticeships Week 2025

Skills Development Scotland

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5 November 2024: The November 2024 newsletter from Connect is now available:

You can also read Connect’s termly newsletter BackChat:

Home-school communications

Connect is carrying out a survey to understand experiences of parents in communications with their child’s school. To add your views, please visit the link below:

The survey closes on 6 December 2024.

The Connect May Newsletter is now available!

28th May 2024: The May edition of the Connect newsletter is now available.

This month’s edition includes:

  • Additional Support for Learning Report
  • Update on Mobile Phones in Schools
  • Information about live online information sessions, including:
    • Reboot and Refresh your Parent Group 21 May
    • Chat with Connect for Parent Groups – Reflect 4 June
  • Consultations, Calls for Evidence and Connect Submissions
  • Recruitment Support for Parent Councils

The Connect March Newsletter is now available!

12 March 2024: The March edition of the Connect newsletter is now available.

This month’s edition includes:

  • New informal online catch-ups for Connect Members
  • Launch of the Connect Parent/Carer Digital and Online Survey – take part here
  • Information about live online information sessions, including:
    • Parent Council Essentials 12 March 
    • Reaching Out to All Families 26 March
    • Money Matters for Parent Groups & Treasurers 30 April
    • Dealing with Challenging Situations 7 May 
    • Reboot and Refresh your Parent Group 21 May
    • Chat with Connect for Parent Groups – Reflect 4 June
  • Consultations, Calls for Evidence and Connect Submissions
  • Fundraising advice

The Connect March Newsletter is now available!

12 March 2024: The March edition of the Connect newsletter is now available.

This month’s edition includes:

  • New informal online catch-ups for Connect Members
  • Launch of the Connect Parent/Carer Digital and Online Survey – take part here
  • Information about live online information sessions, including:
    • Parent Council Essentials 12 March 
    • Reaching Out to All Families 26 March
    • Money Matters for Parent Groups & Treasurers 30 April
    • Dealing with Challenging Situations 7 May 
    • Reboot and Refresh your Parent Group 21 May
    • Chat with Connect for Parent Groups – Reflect 4 June
  • Consultations, Calls for Evidence and Connect Submissions
  • Fundraising advice

Latest newsletter from Connect now available

Connect, the body supporting Parent/Carer-Teacher forums in Scotland, has just published its November newsletter.

This edition has news and information about a range of items including:

  • Call for submissions to the Scottish Parliament’s Education and Skills Committee on Additional Support for Learning
  • Connect Parent/Carer Survey: Learning for Sustainability
  • New resources for Connect Members
  • Education News