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:

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:

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