Parents and Parent Groups
As a registered charity and membership organisation, Connect helps parents, carers and parent groups to be involved and engaged in children's learning and school lives in ways that work for them. We believe that parents need to be welcomed into, and supported by, their school community so that children can thrive, learn and succeed.
Parental involvement and engagement can mean understanding Scottish education, knowing where to find help and support, finding out about children's learning in school or being clear about parents' and children's rights.
For some parents, it can mean volunteering, either helping in school, sharing skills and experience, or being part of a parent-run group such as a Parent Council or Parent Teacher/Staff Association which can be rewarding and fun.
There are many positives about feeling part of the school community - getting to know school staff and other families, supporting the school or early learning centre in practical ways, learning more about the school and Scottish education, learning new skills and helping to build a sense of school community.
We offer resources and information to help with all of these!
Connect Membership
Any parent group, club or individual can join Connect, and there are lots of good reasons to do so!
Membership of Connect gives you, your Parent Council, PTA or other parent-run groups, and other parents and staff at your school many benefits.
News
Read the latest news from Connect and from the world of Scottish education. You will also find blogs, education policy updates, information on Connect's parent/carer surveys and consultations and much more here.
News
15th Sep 2026Connect's Parent/Carer Survey on Mobile Phones in Schools and More is out now!
Parents and carers are warmly invited to take part on Connect's survey
Policy
15th Sep 2026Scottish Government's Programme for Government 2026-2031
Read Connect's summary of the Scottish Government's plans for education set out in its Programme for Government 26-31
Resource
Events
Sign up for exclusive online Information Sessions for Connect Members here and also find out more about our open-to-all events for parents and carers.
Event
Open to all - Building Futures with Developing the Young Workforce: 6 Oct, Online
Sub-titled Supporting Young People’s Future Pathways, this live online session for all parents and carers will explain more about Developing the Young Workforce and its role in helping young people navigate their career options
Event
Connect Members - Role of the Treasurer and Secretary for Parent Groups: Online, 27 October
Join us for two key office bearer roles in one live Information Session in our new 'bitesize' format
Event
Connect Members - Money Matters for Parent Groups: 3 November, Online
Join this live online Information Session to find out about good practice for managing your group's finances
Newsletter
Sign up to our eNewsletters to receive regular updates on Connect and other news about education and parent engagement in children's school lives and their learning.
Parents' Voice
We regularly seek your views so that we can reflect those views to policy-makers and in our consultation responses. Please join our Parents' Voice survey group - we need you!
