You can find a list of the free live online Information Sessions we're offering across the school year to Connect Member parent groups here. Book your place below. More Information Sessions will be added throughout the year. Information Sessions are available to all Connect Members. Booking is essential!
For further information, please email info@connect.scot. You'll find details of our professional learning modules for educators, delivered through the Connect Family Engagement Academy, under the Educators tab here.
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Constitutions and Succession Planning for Parent Groups: 19 March 2024, Online
Constitutions are a useful tool for parent groups. We're also looking at succession planning
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Connect Conversations: Ask Us Anything! 21 March 2024, Online
Connect Members - this is your chance to have a relaxed chat with one another!
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Reaching Out to All Families: 26 March 2024, Online
How do you try and make sure everyone is included and involved in your school community? This session will help you
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Money Matters for Parent Groups and Treasurers: 30 April 2024, Online
Everything your parent group needs to know about managing your money well
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A Problem Shared – Dealing with Challenging Situations: 7 May 2024, Online
We'll share tips for handling those tricky situations
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Role of the Chair, Treasurer and Secretary for Parent Groups: 14 May 2024, Online
Find out about the essentials of the office bearer roles on parent-run groups
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Reboot and Refresh your Parent Group: 21 May 2024, Online
Looking for ideas to boost your parent group? Look no further!
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Connect Conversations - Focus on Secondary Schools: 29 May, Online
Connect Members - join us to chat about parental involvement and secondary schools!
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Chat with Connect for Parent Groups - Reflect: 4 June 2024, Online
What's gone well this year? What have you learned? Share all at this informal session
Session Resources
Parent Council Essentials March 2024: Recording
For new and more experienced PC members. This session covers the essentials!
Organising Social and Fundraising Events for Parent Groups February 2024
Thinking about how to bring the school community together and how to offer enjoyable events? Watch the recording of a…
Communications and Social Media for Parent Groups January 2024: Recording
Communicating with parents/carers and partners is an essential part of what parent groups do. We share tips and…
Navigating Scottish qualification and assessments with SQA, Connect and NPFS January 2024: Recording
Discover more about SQA qualifications and how they are assessed.
Reboot and Refresh your Parent Group
We look at the fundamentals around rebooting and refreshing your parent group - consider how to attract members, engage…
Connect 75th Annual General Meeting November 2023 and 75 Years of Connect: Celebrating Home School Partnerships
Annual General Meeting followed by a look at 75 years of Connect and a celebration of Parent Groups
Constitutions and AGMs for Parent Groups November 2023: Recording
Find out what a constitution is, why your PC/PTA needs one and how to change it if necessary at an Annual General…
Money Matters for Parent Groups and Treasurers October 2023: Recording
For parent group members and new and more experienced Treasurers – to help you look after the funds you manage.
Easyfundraising October 2023: Recording
Easyfundraising is a way for parent groups to fundraise. Watch this session to find out more.
Role of the Chair, Treasurer and Secretary for Parent Groups September 2023: Recording
Find out more about the main roles of Parent Council and PTA/PSA office bearers and how to work together effectively.…
Good Practice for Parent Groups September 2023: Recording
A session to share ideas and discuss good practice in running and managing your parent group.
New to Parent Council - Induction September 2023: Recording
Are you new to the Parent Council and you’re looking for some pointers? Here is an introduction to Parent Councils -…