19 December 2025: The latest edition of the Connect newsletter is now available.
This edition has details of the School Inspection Survey report and the Mental Health Survey report, as well as a range of other useful information.
Newsletter
Winter edition of Backchat from Connect
6 December 2025: The Winter edition of news and information from Connect, the former Scottish Parent-Teacher Council, is now available:
Contents:
October 2025 update from Connect
19 October 2025: The latest update from Connect is now available.
This edition includes a range of information and resources for parents.
There are also details about the launch of Connect’s new parent/carer survey on views and priorities for Scottish education to inform Connect’s Parents’ Charter.
The Charter will contain a series of ‘asks’ from parents and carers ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliamentary election and will contribute to Connect’s policy work.
The deadline for submission is Monday 27 October.
Connect September update
17 September 2025: The latest update from Connect is now available:
First update from Connect for new session
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 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:
Pupil pathways and opportunities
1 May 2025: The Developing the Young Workforce newsletter for Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian is now available:
The newsletter has details of offers and opportunities available to young people. Please contact Claire Howe, the DYW Coordinator at JGHS, to find out about any offers listed.
There is also a library of pre-recorded videos from inspirational speakers:
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:
JGHS Parent Council 