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:

Connect May update

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”.

27 March 2025: Connect has published its spring edition of Backchat.

This edition has info about:

• Latest News from Connect  
• Information Sessions and Events
• Connect Reports and Resources
• Connect Focus
• Education News
• Blog Spot
• easyfundraising for Connect Members.

5 December 2024: The December 2024 newsletter from Connect 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

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

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

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

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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