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
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
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, Policy
2nd Oct 2025Connect responds to call for evidence from the Scottish Parliament's Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee
Connect has concerns about the erosion of parents' rights and the possible impact on home-school relationships as a result of some aspects of the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Incompatibility Duty (Scotland) Bill
Policy
1st Oct 2025Connect responds to briefing on Additional Support for Learning
Connect responds to the Public Audit Committee's request for views on Additional Support for Learning
Policy
13th Aug 2025Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill: Connect’s Consultation Response
This Private Member's Bill has been re-introduced to the Scottish Parliament and Connect responded again
Policy
8th May 2025Scottish Government's Programme for Government 2025-26
Read Connect's summary of the Scottish Government's plans for education set out in its Programme for Government 25/26
Policy
27th Feb 2025Disclosure Act: Changes to PVG Coming Soon!
Does your parent group carry out activities and events for children? The Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme is becoming mandatory. Find out more information here.
Policy
5th Feb 2025Summary of the Residential Outdoor Education Bill Stage 1 Report
Read Connect's summary of the Scottish Parliament Education, Children and Young People Committee's Stage 1 report on the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill
Policy
3rd Feb 2025Connect Consultation Response: Amending Religious Observance Legislation
Read Connect's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on proposals to amend the legislation on religious observance and religious education in schools
Policy
9th Dec 2024Summary of the Education Bill Stage 1 Report
Read Connect's summary of the Scottish Parliament Education, Children and Young People Committee's Stage 1 report on the Education (Scotland) Bill, which sets out the replacement of the SQA and establishment of an independent education inspectorate
Policy
13th Nov 2024Connect Consultation Response: GTCS Fitness to Teach Rules
Read Connect's response to the General Teaching Council for Scotland's review of its Fitness to Teach Rules
Policy
1st Oct 2024Statutory Guidance on the Incorporation of the UNCRC Now Published
The statutory guidance on Parts 2 and 3 of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 is now published, and has included some of Connect's suggestions.
Policy
23rd Sep 2024Summary of the Government Response to the Qualifications and Assessment Review
Read Connect’s summary of the Scottish Government’s response to the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment Final Report
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
5th Sep 2024Connect Consultation Response: Residential Outdoor Education Bill
Read Connect's response to the Scottish Parliament's Education, Children and Young People Committee's call for views on the the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill
Policy
29th Aug 2024Connect Consultation Response: Education (Scotland) Bill
Read Connect's response to the Scottish Parliament's Education, Children and Young People Committee's call for views on the Education Bill to create a new qualifications body and an independent education inspectorate.
Policy
19th Aug 2024Summary of Mobile Phone Guidance for Schools
Read Connect's summary of the Scottish Government's Mobile Phone Guidance for Scotland's Schools
Policy
19th Aug 2024Summary of the Behaviour in Schools Action Plan
Read Connect's summary of the Scottish Government's National Action Plan on Relationships and Behaviour in Schools: 2024 – 2027
Policy
8th Aug 2024Connect submits a response to the consultation on the Scottish Government's proposed National Outcomes
National Outcomes are part of the bigger picture, forming objectives and a framework for local authorities and others to work on
Policy
12th Jun 2024Summary of the Education (Scotland) Bill
Read Connect's brief summary of the Education (Scotland) Bill which sets up a new qualifications body and a new inspectorate of education
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
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
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
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
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
Policy
18th Oct 2023Reforming Scottish Qualifications Parent/Carer Survey Launches! Last chance to share your views!
The third and final phase of the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment has now been launched! Connect and National Parent Forum Scotland have launched a survey of parents and carers for their views on the proposed Model for Qualifications and Assessment.
Policy
18th Oct 2023Connect's Response to Call For Views on the Scottish Attainment Challenge
Read Connect's response to the Scottish Parliament's Education, Children, and Young People Committee's call for views on the Scottish Attainment Challenge
Policy
18th Oct 2023GIRFEC Refresh and Named Person – Connect’s Response
Connect responds to the refresh of GIRFEC and restates our concerns with named person
Policy
18th Oct 2023Calling Parent Councils! Please consider gathering parent views on Education Reform!
We’ve provided some conversation-starter questions to help Parent Councils to gather parent views for the Ken Muir Education Reform Consultation
Policy
18th Oct 2023Education Reform November 2021
Make your voice heard in Connect’s two surveys on education reform and read the background information
Policy
18th Oct 2023Scottish Government's Programme for Government 2021-22
Read Connect’s Summary of the Scottish Government’s 2021-22 Programme for Government
Policy
18th Oct 2023Connect Responds To Cancellation of Nat 5 Exams
Connect responds to John Swinney's announcement that Nat 5 exams are to be cancelled for 2021, with qualifications to be awarded through school-based assessment instead
Policy
18th Oct 2023Connect Campaigns: Supporting Children and Young People's Mental Health
As a result of our Parents' Voice survey on mental health, we're calling for schools to remember parental engagement
Policy
18th Oct 2023Scottish Government Consultation on Guidance to the Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act
The Scottish Government is modernising and updating the guidance whilst preserving the Act as it is
Survey Results, Policy
18th Oct 2023Connect's Report on Support for Children and Young People's Mental Health
Our Parents' Voice survey on support for children and young people's mental health has led to a powerful and compelling report
Policy
18th Oct 2023Connect's Submission to the Scottish Parliament's Public Petitions Inquiry on Young People's Mental Health Services
Connect calls for improvements to provision as services are patchy, inadequately-funded and only available in some areas when young people are suicidal
Policy
18th Oct 2023Programme for Government 2019-20
Connect is pleased to see the Scottish Government recognises the importance of family engagement and involvement in their programme for government for the upcoming year
Policy
18th Oct 2023Musical Instrument Tuition Inquiry: COSLA and John Swinney's responses are published
Responses from COSLA and John Swinney about funding to support musical instrument tuition in schools are very disappointing
Policy
18th Oct 2023Developing the Young Workforce report finds progress is not fast enough
The Scottish Parliament's Education and Skills Committee has commissioned a report on the Developing the Young Workforce programme
Policy
18th Oct 2023Connect's response to the Scottish Government's Scottish National Standardised Assessments User Review: Stop the P1 tests!
The Scottish Government's Review of the Scottish National Standardised Assessments sets up the problems with the SNSAs this year
Policy
18th Oct 2023Comment on the Education and Skills Committee's Inquiry into Attainment and Achievement of School Children Experiencing Poverty Report
Connect comments on the Inquiry into Attainment and Achievement of School Children Experiencing Poverty Report by the Scottish Parliament's Education and Skills Committee
Policy
18th Oct 2023Education Bill is published but is postponed in favour of collaborative working
The Scottish Government is to focus on improvement, not reform and collaboration, not legislation
Survey Results, Policy
11th Oct 2023Connect Report: Parents' Voice Anti-Bullying Survey with Respectme
Our report on what parents told us about bullying in their children's schools and their understanding of it
