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”.
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Backchat newsletter now available
27 March 2025: Connect has published its spring edition of Backchat.
This edition has info about:
Latest newsletter from Connect
5 December 2024: The December 2024 newsletter from Connect is now available.
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
New Connect newsletter just out!
23 August 2023: Connect, the organisation providing support, advice and resources for parent councils and PTAs, has just published its first newsletter of the new session.
Read the Connect newsletter here
The August edition has links to a range of information including:
- SQA Results Day and Advice
- Celebrating Parental Engagement and 75 Years of Connect
- Connect’s Parent/Carer Survey Report: Minimum Number of Learning Hours
- COVID-19 Inquiry
- Education News
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If you would like to receive your own copy of the newsletter please sign up on the registration page:
Newsletter from Mentally Healthy Schools
25 July 2023: Mentally Healthy Schools brings together quality-assured mental health resources, information & advice for schools and further education settings in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Mentally Healthy Schools – Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families
Their latest newsletter is now available with details of webinars and other resources to help support our young poeple during key education transitions.
Mentally Healthy Schools, July 2023
Two of the upcoming webinars are for parents and carers, with tips and advice to help support children with important milestones. The first webinar will be for parents/carers with children waiting for their exam results, and the second will be for those with children about to start high school.
The third webinar will be for young people themselves, helping them look after their own wellbeing as they start at university.
Book your place:
- Supporting young people with anxiety before results day – 8 August, 2 pm
- Transition to secondary school – 9 August, 2 pm
- Managing your wellbeing when transitioning to university – 22 August, 2 pm
Each webinar will be run by Anna Freud education and mental health experts, sharing practical tips and advice for supporting wellbeing and dealing with potentially stressful situations.
Latest updates from Connect
9 June 2023: Connect, the national group supporting parental engagement with schools has just published their monthly newsletter for June 2023. Read it at the link below:
Topics discussed include:
- Feedback from the Members’ Survey – You Said, We Did
- Celebrating Parental Engagement and 75 Years of Connect
- National Discussion Final Report is Published
- Hints and help for Parent Group Handovers
- Education News
You can find out more about Connect on their website:
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