News
9th Jun 2026Connect summary of His Majesty’s Chief Inspector's response to public consultation findings
Find the links to the Inspectorate response and read Connect's summary
News
14th May 2026Connect's survey on Activities, Clubs and Childcare (Before/After School and School Holidays) is now open!
We invite parents and carers to tell us about their family's childcare needs, and their use of before and after school activities and clubs
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
News
11th May 2026Scottish Government: Schools - Responding to Substance Use Guidance is Published
Connect summarises and responds to the publication of this Scottish Government guidance
News
4th May 2026Connect launches its revolutionary Parents’ Charter
Support the Parents’ Charter! From thousands of survey responses, contacts & interactions with parents & carers, Connect has compiled the Parents’ Charter of 70+ calls for action & improvement to Scottish education.
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
News
16th Apr 2026Connect responds to new national guidance on school attendance
The national guidance for supporting school attendance, Included, Engaged and Involved Part 1: Improving Attendance in Scotland’s Schools, has now been published. Find out more and read Connect's response
News, Survey Results
30th Mar 2026Connect's Survey Report on Changes to the PVG Scheme is Published
Read Connect's survey report on how the recent PVG changes has affected parent volunteers, from Parent Councils and PTAs, to parents who carry out volunteer roles for the school
News
12th Mar 2026The Additional Support for Learning Review is Published
Led by the Scottish Government's Professional Advisor, Janie McManus, this Review delivers robust findings on the gap between ambition and provision of support
News
9th Mar 2026Connect's consultation response: Proposals to Update the School Premises Regulation
Connect draws on parent and carer surveys for their submission
26th Jan 2026
Connect's Response: Draft Climate Change Plan Consultation
With evidence from Connect's parent/carer surveys, Connect has submitted its Draft Climate Change Plan consultation response
Blog
26th Jan 2026Blog: Knowing your child's rights at school - Why the Equality Act 2010 matters
Dr Diane Delaney encourages parents and carers to think about the Equality Act as they champion their child's rights
News, Survey Results
21st Jan 2026Connect's survey report on Travel to School is published
Connect’s Travel to School survey report is now published
News, Survey Results
12th Dec 2025Connect's Survey on Family Mental Health & Experience of CAMHS is Published
Read Connect's latest survey report on family mental health and experience of CAMHS
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, Blog
2nd Dec 2025A New Chapter for Scotland's Qualifications
As the new qualifications body for Scotland starts work this month, marking a fresh start for Scotland's qualifications system, read our blog from Nick Page, Chief Executive of SQA and now Qualifications Scotland.
Blog
20th Nov 2025World Children's Day: 20 November 2025
World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s global day of action for children, by children, marking the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child on 20th of November.
