Connect is a charity and membership organisation for parent-run groups in Scottish schools and nurseries. We champion parent and family engagement in children's learning and school lives, supporting parents and carers with resources and info.https://bsky.app/profile/connect.scothttps://bsky.app/profile/connect.scot/post/3mv5yvrnqtu2kParents/carers! A booklet from Fast Forward for you to support conversations with your child about gaming, gambling and potential harms: https://gamblingeducationhub.fastforward.org.uk/resource/a-parents-story-chatting-about-reducing-gaming-and-gambling-harm/10 Sep 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:lycbbte4pv2iguvimlso7rda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv5yvrnqtu2khttps://bsky.app/profile/connect.scot/post/3mv3gqimxnu2dWe love to support parents/carers with useful info at our live free online sessions! We have: 23 Sept Discovering Careers in the Screen Industry + 6 Oct Building Futures + 17 Nov Talking Points for Parents: Cranial Cocktail (the teenage brain). Book here https://connect.scot/events09 Sep 2026 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:lycbbte4pv2iguvimlso7rda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3gqimxnu2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/connect.scot/post/3mv36f3r3gk23Parents & carers! Connect's new survey on Mobile Phones in Schools and More is out now! Please take part! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RWNGXQ7 We're asking about mobile phone use in schools, social media, educational technology & Artificial Intelligence (AI) use in schools. Closes 5 Oct.09 Sep 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:lycbbte4pv2iguvimlso7rda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv36f3r3gk23https://bsky.app/profile/connect.scot/post/3mup52ykohe2pConnect Members, understand the Chair role & how to work with your parent group with confidence. Role of the Chair for Parent Groups 📆29 Sept 2026 💻Online ⌚8-8.40pm Register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/connect-members-role-of-the-chair-for-parent-groups-tickets-1989659723794?aff=oddtdtcreator04 Sep 2026 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:lycbbte4pv2iguvimlso7rda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mup52ykohe2phttps://bsky.app/profile/connect.scot/post/3mumlr6imfo2bConnect's Kristin Armour, Scottish Assembly of Parents & Carers project co-ordinator, has been appointed to the Strategic Advisory Council of Qualifications Scotland https://www.qualifications.gov.scot/news/new-strategic-advisory-council-will-help-shape-the-future-of-scotlands-qualifications 03 Sep 2026 13:50 +0000at://did:plc:lycbbte4pv2iguvimlso7rda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumlr6imfo2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/connect.scot/post/3muflfu2d4b2mParents, carers and Parent Councils! How can Parent Councils support parents who are 'new to school'? Parents and carers, what can you expect from your Parent Council when you are 'new to school'? Watch our new video for information and tips https://youtu.be/ZxUb37b4hlc31 Aug 2026 18:55 +0000at://did:plc:lycbbte4pv2iguvimlso7rda/app.bsky.feed.post/3muflfu2d4b2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/connect.scot/post/3mtylxo4oo32cInterested in Roma culture and heritage? Details of the Ando Glaso Roma Fest on 4/5 Sept are here https://www.andoglaso.org/festival Sign up for this free symposium https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/roma-symposium-ando-glaso-roma-fest-glasgow-2026-tickets-1996654858430 26 Aug 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:lycbbte4pv2iguvimlso7rda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtylxo4oo32chttps://bsky.app/profile/connect.scot/post/3mtyarfkly322Parents & carers! Want to find out more about changes to the curriculum (the Curriculum Improvement Cycle)? Read our Exec Director Gavin Yates' summary of what's happening + useful links https://connect.scot/news/want-find-out-about-scotlands-curriculum-improvement-cycle-read-connects-overview26 Aug 2026 11:40 +0000at://did:plc:lycbbte4pv2iguvimlso7rda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyarfkly322https://bsky.app/profile/connect.scot/post/3mtw4lw2rmo22New Scottish Government consultation is out now on Restricting Mobile Phones in Scotland's Schools https://consult.gov.scot/education/restricting-mobile-phones-in-scotlands-schools/ Closes 17 November 2026. 25 Aug 2026 15:20 +0000at://did:plc:lycbbte4pv2iguvimlso7rda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtw4lw2rmo22https://bsky.app/profile/connect.scot/post/3mtjtagdsqh22Interested in Roma culture and heritage? Details of the Ando Glaso Roma Fest on 4/5 Sept are here https://www.andoglaso.org/festival Sign up for this free symposium https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/roma-symposium-ando-glaso-roma-fest-glasgow-2026-tickets-1996654858430 20 Aug 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:lycbbte4pv2iguvimlso7rda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjtagdsqh22https://bsky.app/profile/connect.scot/post/3mteujewn5d2kSupport the Parents’ Charter! With over 70 calls for action & ideas for improvements in Scottish education, please sign up to show your support for the Charter here! UPDATE: We've added wraparound childcare (ref our childcare survey) https://parentscharter.scot/ 18 Aug 2026 18:40 +0000at://did:plc:lycbbte4pv2iguvimlso7rda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mteujewn5d2khttps://bsky.app/profile/connect.scot/post/3msv2aijlyg2vParents & carers! Want to find out more about changes to the curriculum (the Curriculum Improvement Cycle)? Read our Exec Director Gavin Yates' summary of what's happening + useful links https://connect.scot/news/want-find-out-about-scotlands-curriculum-improvement-cycle-read-connects-overview12 Aug 2026 11:40 +0000at://did:plc:lycbbte4pv2iguvimlso7rda/app.bsky.feed.post/3msv2aijlyg2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/connect.scot/post/3mstcehtd4a2aParents, carers and young people! What does the updated Scottish Government mobile phones in schools guidance mean for you? Read Connect's brief overview here https://connect.scot/news/connect-summarises-updated-scottish-government-mobile-phones-schools-guidance 11 Aug 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:lycbbte4pv2iguvimlso7rda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mstcehtd4a2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/connect.scot/post/3mssgo6eyy32yIt's getting close to the big day for many - here's lovely reading list about starting school for little ones: https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/book-lists/books-about-starting-school11 Aug 2026 10:44 +0000at://did:plc:lycbbte4pv2iguvimlso7rda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssgo6eyy32yhttps://bsky.app/profile/connect.scot/post/3msihe3f7uq2uThe dust is settling on Qualifications Scotland Results Day - for those who are thinking about their next steps and are looking for advice, we've compiled what you need on our Results Day webpage https://connect.scot/resources/results-day-4-august-202607 Aug 2026 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:lycbbte4pv2iguvimlso7rda/app.bsky.feed.post/3msihe3f7uq2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/connect.scot/post/3msdgg72ceb2oThe dust is settling on Qualifications Scotland Results Day - for those who are thinking about their next steps and are looking for advice, we've compiled what you need on our Results Day webpage https://connect.scot/resources/results-day-4-august-202605 Aug 2026 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:lycbbte4pv2iguvimlso7rda/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdgg72ceb2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/connect.scot/post/3msavxbhnju2vIt's Qualifications Scotland Results Day! Congratulations to learners, staff and families for all your hard work - we hope the day goes well for you. Check out our webpage for all the links you need for information, help and support. https://connect.scot/resources/results-day-4-august-202604 Aug 2026 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:lycbbte4pv2iguvimlso7rda/app.bsky.feed.post/3msavxbhnju2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/connect.scot/post/3msalvgbrwc2nIt's Qualifications Scotland Results Day! Congratulations to learners, staff and families for all your hard work - we hope the day goes well for you. Check out our webpage for all the links you need for information, help and support. https://connect.scot/resources/results-day-4-august-202604 Aug 2026 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:lycbbte4pv2iguvimlso7rda/app.bsky.feed.post/3msalvgbrwc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/connect.scot/post/3ms6smkgtkj2zGetting ready for Qualifications Scotland results in your household? Connect's Results Day webpage has all the information and links you need! https://connect.scot/resources/results-day-4-august-202603 Aug 2026 15:25 +0000at://did:plc:lycbbte4pv2iguvimlso7rda/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms6smkgtkj2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/connect.scot/post/3mrv2sqakop2uGetting ready for Qualifications Scotland results in your household? Connect's Results Day webpage has all the information and links you need! https://connect.scot/resources/results-day-4-august-202630 Jul 2026 18:25 +0000at://did:plc:lycbbte4pv2iguvimlso7rda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrv2sqakop2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/connect.scot/post/3mrmrwwlulu2iParents, carers and young people! What does the updated Scottish Government mobile phones in schools guidance mean for you? Read Connect's brief overview here https://connect.scot/news/connect-summarises-updated-scottish-government-mobile-phones-schools-guidance 27 Jul 2026 11:25 +0000at://did:plc:lycbbte4pv2iguvimlso7rda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrmrwwlulu2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/connect.scot/post/3mrknrfott22wGetting ready for Qualifications Scotland results in your household? Connect's Results Day webpage has all the information and links you need! https://connect.scot/resources/results-day-4-august-202626 Jul 2026 15:05 +0000at://did:plc:lycbbte4pv2iguvimlso7rda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrknrfott22whttps://bsky.app/profile/connect.scot/post/3mrcqw45pet23Parents & carers! Want to find out more about changes to the curriculum (the Curriculum Improvement Cycle)? Read our Exec Director Gavin Yates' summary of what's happening + useful links https://connect.scot/news/want-find-out-about-scotlands-curriculum-improvement-cycle-read-connects-overview23 Jul 2026 11:40 +0000at://did:plc:lycbbte4pv2iguvimlso7rda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrcqw45pet23https://bsky.app/profile/connect.scot/post/3mraaha3rnw2vSupport the Parents’ Charter! With over 70 calls for action & ideas for improvements in Scottish education, please sign up to show your support for the Charter here! UPDATE: We've added wraparound childcare (ref our childcare survey) https://parentscharter.scot/ 22 Jul 2026 11:40 +0000at://did:plc:lycbbte4pv2iguvimlso7rda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mraaha3rnw2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/connect.scot/post/3mqrahay54v27Connect 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 here: https://connect.scot/news/impact-pvg-changes-parent-volunteering 16 Jul 2026 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:lycbbte4pv2iguvimlso7rda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrahay54v27https://bsky.app/profile/connect.scot/post/3mqmu6up4xq2zParents & carers! Want to find out more about changes to the curriculum (the Curriculum Improvement Cycle)? Read our Exec Director Gavin Yates' summary of what's happening + useful links https://connect.scot/news/want-find-out-about-scotlands-curriculum-improvement-cycle-read-connects-overview14 Jul 2026 18:40 +0000at://did:plc:lycbbte4pv2iguvimlso7rda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmu6up4xq2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/connect.scot/post/3mqbvbvhk6y2fParents, carers and young people! What does the updated Scottish Government mobile phones in schools guidance mean for you? Read Connect's brief overview here https://connect.scot/news/connect-summarises-updated-scottish-government-mobile-phones-schools-guidance 10 Jul 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:lycbbte4pv2iguvimlso7rda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqbvbvhk6y2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/connect.scot/post/3mpgdjaye432pConnect’s latest survey report on Out of School Childcare is published! Read it here https://connect.scot/news/connects-out-school-parentcarer-survey-report-published Connect is calling for faster progress nationally and locally in meeting families’ childcare needs! 29 Jun 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:lycbbte4pv2iguvimlso7rda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgdjaye432phttps://bsky.app/profile/connect.scot/post/3mp2kcmv7c322Connect Members! New Membership benefits for 2026-27 include Connect Buddies, a unique peer support offer which connects those looking to learn and improve with other parent groups who have relevant experience or good practice to share. Email info@connect.scot. 24 Jun 2026 18:30 +0000at://did:plc:lycbbte4pv2iguvimlso7rda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp2kcmv7c322https://bsky.app/profile/connect.scot/post/3mp23cy2u3e2aParents, carers, families and school staff! As the end of term approaches, we hope you enjoy a peaceful summer after a busy school year! Keep an eye out on our socials for lots of parent-friendly content and info for our Connect Members. The Connect office is open as usual. 24 Jun 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:lycbbte4pv2iguvimlso7rda/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp23cy2u3e2a