Policy
19th Sep 2024Connect's Statement on the Publication of the Qualifications and Assessment Review
Read Connect's statement on the publication of 'It's Our Future: Report of the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment'
Policy
10th Jun 2024Education Bill
The Scottish Government publishes a summary of consultation responses. You can also read Connect's response to the consultation on Education Reform: A Consultation on the Provisions of the Education Bill
News, Survey Results
4th Jun 2024Connect's Parent/Carer Survey Report on Digital and Online Learning, New Technologies and More is Published!
Over 600 parents responded - thank you! Find you what you said
Policy
30th May 2024Connect Consultation Response: Disclosure Scotland Fees
Connect is against any proposals to move away from fee waivers for PVGs for volunteers of qualifying voluntary organisations
Policy
15th May 2024Connect Consultation Response: UNCRC Guidance
Connect calls for parents and carers to be embedded in guidance for the incorporation of UNCRC into Scots law
News
16th Apr 2024Connect appoints new Executive Director!
We're delighted to introduce our new Executive Director, Gavin Yates
Policy
15th Apr 2024Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill: Connect's Consultation Response
Connect responds to this consultation on the broad ideas for a Bill to support those with learning disabilities, autism and neurodivergence
Policy
15th Apr 2024Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill: consultation summary
Read Connect's summary of the Scottish Government's Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill consultation
Policy
25th Mar 2024Disclosure Scotland fees: Consultation on Discounting, Waivers and Accredited Bodies
Read Connect's summary of this Disclosure Scotland and Scottish Government consultation on changing fees for PVGs
Policy
12th Mar 2024Connect Consultation Response: Child Friendly Complaints Handling Principles
Read our response to the draft Principles from the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman
News, Survey Results
20th Feb 2024Connect’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
Policy
22nd Jan 2024Connect's Summary: Taking a Children's Human Rights Approach Guidance
Read Connect's summary of the Scottish Government's guidance for public authorities to implement a children's human rights approach
Policy
20th Dec 2023Connect's Response: Call for Views on Additional Support for Learning
Read Connect's response to the Scottish Parliament's Education, Children, and Young People Committee's Call for Views on Additional Support for Learning in Scotland
Blog
12th Dec 2023Connect Conversations: Building Bridges
Read Diane Delaney's blog on the first of our Connect Conversations - and then book your place at our next session!
Policy
29th Nov 2023Education Reform: Consultation on the Provisions of the Education Bill
Read Connect's summary of the Scottish Government's consultation on an Education Bill to replace the SQA with a new qualifications body, and reform the school inspectorate
Policy
29th Nov 2023Delivery of RSHP Education in Schools Draft Statutory Guidance
Read Connect's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on Delivery of relationships, sexual health and parenthood (RSHP) education in Scottish schools - draft statutory guidance
Policy
18th Oct 2023Connect Policy Responses from August 2017 to October 2023
Read Connect’s policy and consultation responses from the past five years
News
25th Sep 2023Connect Members! Win £750 in honour of our 75th anniversary!
A fantastic opportunity for a Connect Member to win £750 for their parent group!
News
8th Aug 2023SQA Results Day 2023: Well Done from Connect
Well done to all young people and their teachers on all their hard work
News
13th Jun 2023Celebrating 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.