Resources

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Connect introduced Partnership Schools to Scotland as a five-year pilot. Read more about the pilot, the final reports and this approach to parental engagement

Read the latest edition of Backchat, Connect's termly Members' newsletter or look at older editions

You'll find recent Annual Reports and Accounts here

Listen to Connect's podcasts to hear chat and information about Scottish education and more

Read about Connect's plans to 2026

Read all of Connect's surveys gathering the views and experiences of parents/carers during the COVID-19 pandemic

There is now a strong focus on children's rights in Scotland - what does this mean for you and your child?

Qualifications Scotland's Results Day is on Tuesday 4 August this year. We've compiled the links you need for information, help and support

The Child Poverty Action Group campaigns on child poverty and has done extensive work of reducing the cost of the school day for families. Read resources and information here

How can families, children and young people be supported during changes from one school or nursery to a new school?

An inability to attend school is becoming more common, as children and young people find themselves unable to go to school for a host of reasons

Scotland has more online opportunities for learning than ever before - have a look! You'll also find revision tips and important links for those sitting qualifications here

Do you need help or information? We've gathered lots of links here

Sources of information, help and advice for families with their digital lives

Links to useful NHS leaflets

Find useful links and information about home education

We've gathered some useful for adults (parents) with children in Gaelic Medium Education and for those who wish to learn Gaelic

We've gathered some ideas for running information events for parents and carers and learning activities for families

Our anti-bullying guide and health check in one pack

Find links to organisations and helplines for supporting mental health for children, young people and adults

Need help finding a free or low cost school uniform or able to donate? Check out this resource

Are you a dad looking for peer support? Check out these links

Social Security Scotland offers a range of grants and payments to support families on low incomes or facing challenges and for young people

Check out this page of links to local authority websites which set out where you can pick up free period products

It's so important to take care of yourself, so you can take care of your family

Information and resources to help inform families and support children and young people with risky behaviour and addiction

Find a support organisation which will help you or your young person when you need help or advice

Families are all different! There are several organisations dedicated to particular types of families and you can find links to these here

Carol Craig, author and Chief Executive of the Centre for Confidence and Well-being, shares her ten key messages on developing children's resilience

Find out the essentials about Pupil Equity Funding

Links to help you navigate sometimes difficult conversations with your child or young person

Want to understand the current Scottish Government Early Learning and Childcare offer to families? Read on!

Helpful films and links to research which support family engagement in children's learning

Find out about the essentials of Parent Councils - what they are and what they do

Not sure who does what in local and national government? Read Connect's guide!

Everything your parent group needs to know to welcome new families

Our resource provides some ideas and encouragement for involving and including parents and carers in secondary school

Some useful resources and links to help your parent group consider how best to include displaced families

Read what children and young people say about their parents being involved and visible in their school lives

Find out about the essentials of Parent Councils - what they are and what they do

Find out about the rights your Parent Council has to be involved in your school's life and educational provision

The key information Parent Council members need to know

What do you need to do to establish a new Parent Council? Find out here

Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006 Guidance and Duties for Local Authorities, Schools and Parent Councils

This resource has been updated (2022) with input from parental involvement officers at local authorities, Connect, the National Parent Forum and others

Understand nutritional requirements for food types in schools

We answer frequently-asked questions about the role of Parent Councils in headteacher recruitment

Parent Councils! Here's a useful resource to help you plan your year

Want to find out more about school inspections? Read our resource!

What are school improvement plans? How can Parent Councils help with these? This resource will help you understand more!

The key information Parent Council members need to know

Our resource provides some ideas and encouragement for involving and including parents and carers in secondary school

Are you looking for new committee members and office bearers for your Parent Council/PTA? We asked our Facebook followers for their top tips!

We're all having to get used to different ways of communicating - online meetings can be really useful

How to campaign effectively on behalf of your Parent Council, Parent Forum or Parent Teacher Association

Not sure who does what in local and national government? Read Connect's guide!

When can you use images and when can't you? Read our Q and A.

We've compiled the links you need to contact your political representatives

Find out about easyfundraising for Parent Councils and PTAs - it really is easy!

Find out everything you need to know about showing films at events

Should schools and parent groups allow advertising and sponsorship?

Find key documents about the PVG scheme and model policies for child protection

Volunteer Scotland has prepared templates and guidance to help parent groups navigate the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme

Unlock the mysteries of Scottish education with this resource

Read a summary of education-related legislation and rights

We know that education is notorious for jargon - our new guide will help you through the language

Everything you need to know about Curriculum for Excellence, the Scottish curriculum to 3 to 18 year olds

There is now a strong focus on children's rights in Scotland - what does this mean for you and your child?

We've gathered links to resources to help your parent group and school think about racism and anti-racism approaches

A whole school community approach to supporting care-experienced children and young people is important!

Find our key inclusion and equality leaflets in one pack

Use this Equality and Equity Toolkit as a whole school community to create an inclusive school

Some useful resources and links to help your parent group consider how best to include displaced families

This award scheme recognises achievement by schools in embedding children and young people's rights in school life

Find ideas and suggestions for a LGBT-inclusive curriculum in this guide

Find links and helplines to help those with additional support for learning needs

Find tools for parents and carers to help on the additional support for learning journey

Scotland has more online opportunities for learning than ever before - have a look! You'll also find revision tips and important links for those sitting qualifications here

Visit these links to free activities in some of our cities

Lots of links to find inspiration for supporting your child's reading

Tips for parents/carers for helping support your child with numeracy

Check out these links for ideas and opportunities in the expressive arts

Useful links for delving into the past

Have a look at these websites for ideas for supporting language-learning at home

Resources to support learning about the sciences at home

Brain-teasers for young computer enthusiasts

Find out about qualifications and awards in Scottish schools, and check useful links for a deeper understanding

Find out where to go for career guidance and access information on post-school choices

We've gathered links and information to help you support your young person's choices and transitions in and beyond schools

Information and links for young people considering a career in film

Qualifications Scotland's Results Day is on Tuesday 4 August this year. We've compiled the links you need for information, help and support

Here's a list of the main organisations working in Scottish education

Local Authorities

We've gathered useful information and links to help your parent group with eco projects and more

Visit these useful websites for ideas for promoting walking, cycling and scootering to school