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Find out about the Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers with this short reel!
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'Parents and carers are partners in education and deserve to be treated as such, especially when it matters most. This week, it mattered more than ever'
connect_scot@connect_scot3h
Connect has written to the Cab Secretary for Education, Culture & Gaelic to call for a national communication strategy for parents & carers when incidents such as Monday's hoax threat take place across the country. connect.scot/application/fil…
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Following the recent hoax threats affecting schools across Scotland, we have contributed directly to a letter calling for a national approach to communication during school safety incidents, with parents and carers involved in shaping future improvements.
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🎉 The Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers is TWO today! 💛2 years of listening 💛 2 years of sharing experiences 💛 2 years of learning, growing and making connections 💛 2 years of bringing parent and carer voices into national conversations
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But most of all, 2 years of working with the most amazing, inspiring parents and carers. To every member who has given their time, shared their experiences and trusted us with their story - THANK YOU! 🥰
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We're delighted to announce that Kristin Armour, project co-ordinator of the Scottish Assembly of Parents & Carers (hosted by Connect), has been appointed to the Strategic Advisory Council of Qualifications Scotland. qualifications.gov.scot/news… #parentvoices #parentalengagement
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Our August ENews is out now! mailchi.mp/d62dde755a8b/late… If you want to receive these straight to your inbox, you can sign up here 👇 mailchi.mp/connect.scot/scot…
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📣Earlier this year, Assembly members came together to share their experiences of learning in schools. Members shared their views on learning and curriculum, reporting and communication, digital learning, parental engagement and more! parentcarerassembly.scot/new…
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The Scottish Government has committed to restricting the personal use of mobile phones in Scotland's schools. A public consultation is now open to help shape that legislation, including views on potential restrictions, exceptions and the positive and negative impacts.
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Find out more and have your say: consult.gov.scot/education/r… What do you think needs to be considered when it comes to mobile phones in schools? 💬
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The Scottish Government has today announced further details of the Welcome to School Bag, which will be introduced for children starting Primary 1 from August 2027. gov.scot/news/welcome-to-sch…

Welcome to School Bag

Providing every child with the best start to school

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Assembly members shared their views on the plans earlier this summer. Thank you to everyone who contributed and shared their views. parentcarerassembly.scot/new…
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Replying to @connect_scot
@connect_scot has put together a handy guide summarising the Scottish Government's latest updated guidance on mobile phones in schools.
connect_scot@connect_scotJul 10
Parents, carers and young people! What does the updated Scottish Government mobile phones in schools guidance mean for you? Read Connect's brief overview here connect.scot/news/connect-su…
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We look forward to working directly with the Scottish Government following the consultation, helping to ensure parent and carer views continue to be heard as this work develops. We will share any future opportunities for parents and carers to have their say when published.
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💛Assembly members recently worked with Education Scotland to gather parent and carer views to help shape their future direction. We’d like to thank Education Scotland for their open and constructive approach to engaging with parent voice. parentcarerassembly.scot/new…
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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers@ScotAssemblyPCMay 1
Parent and carer voice deserves to be heard loud and clear. We are proud to support @connect_scot Parents' Charter which brings together the real experiences of families across Scotland and turns them into action. Please sign and show your support!
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Parent and carer voice deserves to be heard loud and clear. We are proud to support @connect_scot Parents' Charter which brings together the real experiences of families across Scotland and turns them into action. Please sign and show your support!
connect_scot@connect_scotMay 1
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. Sign up here! parentscharter.scot/ parentscharter.scot/#sign
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'The children are not naughty. They are just scared.' These are the words that helped change the law in Scotland.
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Beth Morrison is a parent, campaigner and founder of PABSS. Alongside Kate Sanger, they have inspired and worked tirelessly to raise awareness of restraint and seclusion in schools which has followed in the recent passing of the Restraint and Seclusion (Scotland) Bill.
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We are incredibly grateful to Beth for kindly sharing her powerful story with us - a journey of love, courage and determination to create change for children and families across Scotland. 💙 Read the full story here: parentcarerassembly.scot/blo…
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Wishing everyone a peaceful Spring break - a huge 'thank you' for your ongoing interest and support.
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We recently worked with Qualifications Scotland (which has replaced the SQA) to gather parent and carer views to help inform its future priorities. Read more here: parentcarerassembly.scot/new…
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We thank Qualifications Scotland for working with parents and carers at this early stage. #ParentVoice #Workingtogether
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