23 April 2026: The latest newsletter from Connect – the body supporting parent councils – is now available, including Connect’s report on its Parent/Carer PVG Scheme, support for the 2026 Qualifications Scotland qualifications and the Scottish Government’s School Attendance guidance.
26 March 2026: The Spring term Backchat newsletter from Connect is now available:
News about the Connect survey on the new PVG scheme, the Connect 2024-25 annual report, members survey report, parent council information sessions, and much more.
13 February 2026: Connect – the network supporting partnerships in education across Scotland – has just shared their latest newsletter.
This February edition has a wide range of news and updates, including details of their 2024/25 Annual Report, Climate Change Plan Consultation, and information about the Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers.
19 January 2026: The January newsletter from Connect – the network supporting partnerships in education across Scotland – is now available:
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.
6 December 2025: The Winter edition of news and information from Connect, the former Scottish Parent-Teacher Council, is now available:
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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.
17 September 2025: The latest update from Connect is now available:
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.
12 June 2025: The most recent newsletter from Connect is now available:
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:
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