Connect - Supporting Partnerships in Education

05/10/2026

We want every learner in Scotland to feel heard, respected and supported and are committed to putting your rights at the heart of everything we do.

Our Children’s Rights Report covers the progress we’ve made under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

It covers everything from making information clearer, to removing barriers to learning and building stronger partnerships with families, schools and communities.

The full report, including a learner guide is available here 👉 https://info.qualifications.gov.scot/4hxBH9q

05/10/2026

Last chance to reserve your place!

Building Futures with Developing the Young Workforce: Supporting Young People’s Future Pathways
📆6 October 2026
💻Online
⌚8-9pm (1 hour)

Register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992116193160?aff=oddtdtcreator

https://dyw.scot/

Parents and carers - come along to our online session with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW)

04/10/2026

Connect's parent/carer survey on Mobile Phones in Schools and More is out now!
Parents and carers - please take part! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RWNGXQ7

We're asking about mobile phone use in schools, social media, educational technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) use in schools.

Your response will help to shape Connect’s submission to the Scottish Government’s recently-launched consultation on restricting mobile phones in schools as well as ensuring parent and carer voices are heard in future national conversations about children and young people’s online lives and online learning.

The survey closes tomorrow!

04/10/2026

Connect Members! Has Connect helped you or your parent group with advice or information? Please share your feedback on our services via [email protected] or with our testimonial template https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=f4qfdUxabU-CNRpmj0TERgma30Fopn5NvT3IjST7f_pUQ0dROFRJOEM1MFA4NjZTOEVDU1hCQjBESS4u&route=shorturl . We'd love to hear from you

01/10/2026

Connect is pleased to be working with the National Literacy Trust to support the Libraries for Primaries initiative! National Literacy Trust explains:

No School Library? Let’s change that!

Apply now for Libraries for Primaries – a fully funded programme from the National Literacy Trust bringing 500 FREE books, library furniture, staff training & more to eligible primary schools. librariesforprimaries.org.uk/schools
What you’ll get (worth over £6500!):
- 500 brand-new, diverse books
- Audiobook player & story cards
- Library furniture (£1100+ value)
- Training for two staff
- National Literacy Trust membership.

Apply now for the 2025/26 academic year - Places are limited – don’t miss out!

01/10/2026

Parents and carers - come along to our online session with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW).

Building Futures with Developing the Young Workforce: Supporting Young People’s Future Pathways
📆6 October 2026
💻Online
⌚8-9pm (1 hour)
🖋️Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992116193160?aff=oddtdtcreator

This session will introduce parents and carers to Developing the Young Workforce (DYW), https://www.dyw.scot/ raising awareness of how DYW supports young people across Scotland to build skills, confidence, explore routes and pathways, and their understanding of the world of work.

Parents and carers - come along to our online session with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW)

01/10/2026

Connect's parent/carer survey on Mobile Phones in Schools and More is out now!
Parents and carers - please take part! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RWNGXQ7

We're asking about mobile phone use in schools, social media, educational technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) use in schools.

Your response will help to shape Connect’s submission to the Scottish Government’s recently-launched consultation on restricting mobile phones in schools as well as ensuring parent and carer voices are heard in future national conversations about children and young people’s online lives and online learning.

The survey closes on 5 October 2026.

29/09/2026

Looking for some guidance on how to spot signs a child or young person is experiencing online bullying?

Our 'Recognising online bullying' short film shares tips, from early support to behaviour changes.

➡️ https://vimeo.com/1004442478/cadb4a0908

29/09/2026

We are delighted to be partnering with Dyslexia Scotland to deliver a free afternoon webinar during Dyslexia Awareness Week Scotland (28 Sept - 4 Oct).

Join us as we discuss dyslexia and school, covering children's rights to support with their learning, how to access the support entitled to and what to do if your child is not receiving the support they need.

Wednesday 30 September
12.30 - 13:15, online

Find out more and book your free place: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/dyslexiascotland2/2388258