Connect runs occasional live online Open to All sessions for all parents and carers, as well as a wide programme of live online Information Sessions for Connect Members. See the full August to December 2026 schedule of Open to All sessions here and the live online Information Sessions programme here. Book your free place below.
More Information Sessions and Open to All sessions are added throughout the year.
Connect Members can also find on-demand recordings of Information Sessions to watch at their leisure on the dedicated Members' only digital library, MyConnect. Registration or log in required.
For further information, please email info@connect.scot. You'll also find our professional learning opportunities for educators in local authorities with Connect Membership on MyConnect.
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Connect Members - Welcome to Connect Membership 2026-2027: 1 Sept, Online
The essential introduction to all the services and benefits of Connect Membership
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Open to all: Volunteer Scotland – What Parent Groups Need to Know About PVGs: 2 Sept, Online
Does your parent-run group carry out activities with children? Or perhaps you're not sure what this means? Find out more about the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme to check if it is relevant to your group and its volunteers
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Connect Members - Getting Started with Your Parent Group: 8 September, Online
This live online session on parent groups is for newbies to a parent group or those looking for a refresh!
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Connect Members - Social and Fundraising Basics: 15 September, Online
This session is in a new 'bitesize' format! Shorter and to the point, you'll get the essentials on social and fundraising events
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Connect Members - Making School Affordable for Every Family: CPAG Scotland: 22 Sept, Online
In partnership with Child Poverty Action Group Scotland (CPAG), Connect is hosting a virtual event to discuss school-related costs
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Open to all - Discovering Careers in the Screen Industries with Into Film: 23 Sept, Online
Parents and carers are warmly invited to sign up for this live online Information Session to find out more about careers in this sector
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Connect Members - Role of the Chair for Parent Groups: 29 September, Online
Chairs or would-be chairs, please join this 'bitesize' session! Shorter and with more time for questions, we'll cover the essentials for chairing a parent group
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Open to all - Building Futures with Developing the Young Workforce: 6 Oct, Online
Sub-titled Supporting Young People’s Future Pathways, this live online session for all parents and carers will explain more about Developing the Young Workforce and its role in helping young people navigate their career options
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Connect Members - Role of the Treasurer and Secretary for Parent Groups: Online, 27 October
Join us for two key office bearer roles in one live Information Session in our new 'bitesize' format
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Connect Members - Money Matters for Parent Groups: 3 November, Online
Join this live online Information Session to find out about good practice for managing your group's finances
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Connect Members - Running Effective Meetings and AGMs: 10 November, Online
Join this 'bitesize' live online Information Session to streamline your group's meetings
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Open to all - Talking Points for Parents: Cranial Cocktail - Understanding the teenage brain with the SCCR: 17 Nov, Online
This live online session with the Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution will share insights into the development of the teenage brain and help us manage our responses and reactions to these changes
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Connect Members - School Improvement Planning for Parent Groups: 24 November, Online
Understand how your Parent Council can engage with and support school priorities
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Connect Members: Building Strong Relationships and Communication, 1 December, Online
Hear tips about navigating relationships and communicating effectively in this live online Information Session in the 'bitesize' format
On Demand Recordings
respectme, Scotland’s Anti-Bullying Service in partnership with Connect
A recorded live online Information Session with respectme, Scotland's national anti-bullying agency. You'll find out…
Skills Development Scot: Helping Young People Career Decisions & Next Steps November 2024: Recording
Recorded live, an Information Session with Skills Development Scotland (SDS) to find out more about the different…
easyfundraising in partnership with Connect October 2024: Recording
easyfundraising is a way for parent groups to fundraise when the families in their school and the wider community do…
Scottish Book Trust in partnership with Connect October 2024: Recording
Find out more about the Scottish Book Trust's fantastic reading, writing and listening opportunities for children, young…
Additional Support for Learning - Meet Enquire, Scotland's ASL Advice Service April 2024: Recording
A session for parents, carers, and parent groups. This recorded live Information Session with Enquire, Scotland’s…
Navigating Scottish qualification and assessments with SQA, Connect and NPFS January 2024: Recording
Discover more about SQA qualifications and how they are assessed.
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
Parents as Champions - Children's Rights for Parent Groups May 2023: Recording
Information on understanding children’s rights and top tips for parent councils in supporting parents as their champions
Parenting Smart with Connect and Place2Be: Recording
Connect hosts this special introduction to Place2Be’s new Parenting Smart website
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