News

Read the latest news from Connect, from Partnership Schools Scotland and from the world of Scottish education.

You will also find blogs by Connect staff and  by our guest bloggers here.  Education policy updates and findings from our surveys will be posted on this page too.

News, Survey Results

20th Feb 2024

Connect’s Parent/Carer Survey on Learning for Sustainability Findings Report

Read Connect’s latest survey report, where parents/carers share their views on sustainability and the environment, and what actions schools and parent groups are taking

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14th Feb 2024

Connect is recruiting! New Executive Director wanted

Connect is recruiting a new Executive Director to lead Scotland's main independent parents' organisation.

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25th Sep 2023

Connect Members! Win £750 in honour of our 75th anniversary!

A fantastic opportunity for a Connect Member to win £750 for their parent group!

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8th Aug 2023

SQA Results Day 2023: Well Done from Connect

Well done to all young people and their teachers on all their hard work

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13th Jun 2023

Celebrating Parent Groups - We Need You!

Calling all parent groups! Connect is turning 75 this year and to celebrate, we're eager to showcase members' success stories, past and present. We invite you to share your achievements, projects, and activities.

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12th Jun 2023

Connect's Submission to the Scottish Parliament's Education, Children and Young People Committee, June 2023

This Committee called for evidence on 'violence in schools'. We prefer the phrase 'behaviour and relationships in schools'

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8th Jun 2023

Connect's Statement on the National Discussion Report

Read Connect's statement on the publication of All Learners in Scotland Matter – the National Discussion report

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1st Feb 2023

Connect Responds to Education Appeal Committees Consultation

Read Connect's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the transfer of the functions of education appeal committees to the Scottish Tribunals

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30th Jan 2023

Connect's Survey Report on School Uniforms Out Now!

Over 800 parents and carers responded to our survey on school uniforms, which helped inform our response to the Scottish Government's consultation

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18th Jan 2023

Review of Qualifications and Assessments: Connect's Response

Read Connect's consultation response to the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment

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15th Aug 2022

Office for Statistics Regulation confirms Connect's concerns about the Health and Wellbeing Census

We've raised concerns about data handling and informed consent with the Scottish Government - these are shared by the Office for Statistics Regulation

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News, Survey Results

15th Aug 2022

Connect publishes its report on its parent/carer Residential Outdoor Education Survey

We asked parents/carers whether local authorities should be legally obliged to provide residential outdoor education experiences for young people - parents said 'yes'

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12th Aug 2022

Connect's Snap Survey Report on Parent-Run Events and Parent Access to Schools is Out Now!

Over 300 parents responded to our survey between 19 May to 2 June 2022. We call for every effort to be made to ensure that parents can access schools and parent groups can use school buildings during the 2022/2023 school year

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11th Aug 2022

Connect's Summary of the SQA Appeals Process

Read our summary with relevant links to find out about the SQA appeals process

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9th Aug 2022

SQA Results Day 2022: Congratulations from Connect

Connect would like to congratulate young people and their teachers on all their hard work

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8th Jun 2022

Connect's Parent/Carer Health and Wellbeing in Schools Survey Report is Out Now!

Over 400 parents/carers responded to this survey on health and wellbeing in schools

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13th May 2022

Statement on Allowing Parents/Carers and Parent Councils/PTAs Access to Schools

Connect, National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) and Scottish Parental Involvement Officers Network (SPION) call on local authorities and school leaders to follow latest COVID guidance allowing parents/carers and Parent Councils/PTAs access to school buildings to support their children

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11th May 2022

Connect writes to the SQA about appeals for 2022 qualifications

Connect is calling for more clarity about the appeals process for 2022 qualifications, and how this will address the inequity and inequality caused by COVID

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29th Apr 2022

Public Health Guidance and Exams 2022

The Scottish Government has asked us to share guidance for parents and carers who may be anxious about how public health guidance affects their young people if they feel unwell when they have exams scheduled

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14th Apr 2022

New COVID-19 Guidance for Schools

The Scottish Government has published new guidance for reducing the risks of COVID in schools. The national guidance no longer restricts parents/carers from entering schools, but schools and local authorities will be able to make decisions about restrictions if they are deemed necessary.

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