News

Read the latest news from Connect, from Partnership Schools Scotland and from the world of Scottish education.

You will also find blogs by Connect staff and  by our guest bloggers here.  Education policy updates and findings from our surveys will be posted on this page too.

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News

9th Jun 2026

Connect 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

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14th May 2026

Connect'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

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Policy

13th May 2026

Connect'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

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11th May 2026

Scottish Government: Schools - Responding to Substance Use Guidance is Published

Connect summarises and responds to the publication of this Scottish Government guidance

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News

4th May 2026

Connect 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.

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Policy

1st May 2026

Education Pledges of the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election

Connect summarises parties' education pledges ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.

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Policy

22nd Apr 2026

Connect 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

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16th Apr 2026

Connect 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

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News, Survey Results

30th Mar 2026

Connect'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

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12th Mar 2026

The 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

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9th Mar 2026

Connect's consultation response: Proposals to Update the School Premises Regulation

Connect draws on parent and carer surveys for their submission

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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

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Blog

26th Jan 2026

Blog: 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

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News, Survey Results

21st Jan 2026

Connect's survey report on Travel to School is published

Connect’s Travel to School survey report is now published

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News, Survey Results

12th Dec 2025

Connect'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

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Policy

12th Dec 2025

Scottish 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

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News, Survey Results, Policy

4th Dec 2025

The Future of School Inspections

Read Connect's latest survey report and response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the future of school inspections

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News, Blog

2nd Dec 2025

A 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.

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Blog

20th Nov 2025

World 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.

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News

10th Nov 2025

Anti-Bullying Week 2025

Resources and support for Anti-Bullying Week 2025

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