Policy
15th Jul 2026Impact of PVG Changes on Parent Volunteering
Connect recently wrote to the Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise to highlight our survey report on how changes to PVG are impacting on parent volunteering. Read our letter and the Minister's response.
Policy
13th May 2026Connect's Consultation Response: Supporting Children's Learning Code of Practice
Read Connect's response to the consultation on the code of practice providing guidance on supporting children who require additional support for learning
Policy
1st May 2026Education Pledges of the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election
Connect summarises parties' education pledges ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.
Policy
22nd Apr 2026Connect responds to Scottish Government guidance on AI use in schools
New guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in schools is welcome, says Connect, but parents, carers and young people must be consulted and kept informed
Policy
12th Dec 2025Scottish Government School Transport Guidance Published
Read the Scottish Government's updated guidance for local authorities on school transport, and Connect's further calls for action
News, Survey Results, Policy
4th Dec 2025The Future of School Inspections
Read Connect's latest survey report and response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the future of school inspections
News, Policy
2nd Oct 2025Connect responds to call for evidence from the Scottish Parliament's Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee
Connect has concerns about the erosion of parents' rights and the possible impact on home-school relationships as a result of some aspects of the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Incompatibility Duty (Scotland) Bill
Policy
1st Oct 2025Connect responds to briefing on Additional Support for Learning
Connect responds to the Public Audit Committee's request for views on Additional Support for Learning
Policy
13th Aug 2025Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill: Connect’s Consultation Response
This Private Member's Bill has been re-introduced to the Scottish Parliament and Connect responded again
Policy
8th May 2025Scottish Government's Programme for Government 2025-26
Read Connect's summary of the Scottish Government's plans for education set out in its Programme for Government 25/26
Policy
27th Feb 2025Disclosure Act: Changes to PVG Coming Soon!
Does your parent group carry out activities and events for children? The Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme is becoming mandatory. Find out more information here.
Policy
5th Feb 2025Summary of the Residential Outdoor Education Bill Stage 1 Report
Read Connect's summary of the Scottish Parliament Education, Children and Young People Committee's Stage 1 report on the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill
Policy
3rd Feb 2025Connect Consultation Response: Amending Religious Observance Legislation
Read Connect's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on proposals to amend the legislation on religious observance and religious education in schools
Policy
9th Dec 2024Summary of the Education Bill Stage 1 Report
Read Connect's summary of the Scottish Parliament Education, Children and Young People Committee's Stage 1 report on the Education (Scotland) Bill, which sets out the replacement of the SQA and establishment of an independent education inspectorate
Policy
13th Nov 2024Connect Consultation Response: GTCS Fitness to Teach Rules
Read Connect's response to the General Teaching Council for Scotland's review of its Fitness to Teach Rules
Policy
1st Oct 2024Statutory Guidance on the Incorporation of the UNCRC Now Published
The statutory guidance on Parts 2 and 3 of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 is now published, and has included some of Connect's suggestions.
Policy
23rd Sep 2024Summary of the Government Response to the Qualifications and Assessment Review
Read Connect’s summary of the Scottish Government’s response to the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment Final Report
Policy
5th Sep 2024Connect Consultation Response: Residential Outdoor Education Bill
Read Connect's response to the Scottish Parliament's Education, Children and Young People Committee's call for views on the the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill
Policy
29th Aug 2024Connect Consultation Response: Education (Scotland) Bill
Read Connect's response to the Scottish Parliament's Education, Children and Young People Committee's call for views on the Education Bill to create a new qualifications body and an independent education inspectorate.
Policy
19th Aug 2024Summary of Mobile Phone Guidance for Schools
Read Connect's summary of the Scottish Government's Mobile Phone Guidance for Scotland's Schools