The Assembly is all about parental and family engagement in education. It's a unique way of hearing diverse voices to help shape education policy in Scotland.
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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers retweeted
‼️NEW for PARENTS AND CARERS‼️
We've launched a new FREE Anti-Bullying Learning Academy eLearning course. Gain practical skills and confidence to support children & young people.
📢Find out more: bit.ly/3ZeS028
Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers retweeted
Many congrats to the amazing parent and carer members of the Assembly who so generously share their views and experiences to improve education for others. Thank you!
We were delighted to hear that the Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers is to play a key role in the making the voices of parents and carers heard in the delivery of the Additional Support for Learning Review.
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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers retweeted
Absolutely delighted that @ScotParl Education Committee has decided to unanimously back The Restraint and Seclusion (Scotland) Bill 2025 to be known at #CalumsLaw
Next, there will be a debate, amendments and a vote by MSPs.
@KateSanger4 @teachnlearn @CYPCS @djohnsonmsp
Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers retweeted
Did you know that Musicares offers free music tuition to care experienced children and young people aged 5-25 across Scotland? If this sounds like something you would be interested in check them out: musicares.co.uk/
Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers retweeted
We're delighted to launch School Shouldn't Cost: Young People's Poverty and Education Manifesto.
Five key calls set out what thousands of young people across Scotland say should happen to reduce the impact of poverty in their schools.
Find it here: tinyurl.ee/EnLSx
Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers retweeted
📣RECRUITMENT NOW OPEN!
We're delighted to announce that the Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers is opening recruitment for new members!
📩To note your interest, please apply here: connectscot.tfaforms.net/f/s…
Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers retweeted
Parents & carers! Please take part in our latest survey! Share your views to shape the themes & 'asks' for our first ever parents' charter on Scottish education! Tell us what matters to you in advance of the 2026 election! surveymonkey.com/r/K3XVL9T Please share!
Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers retweeted
Connect's parent/carer survey report School Attendance: Hearing from Families about Supporting Children is out! 25% say their child has had long-term school absence: deep distress is compounded by a lack of support & compassion. This must change. Read more
connect.scot/news/connects-s…
Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers retweeted
The Education (Scotland) Bill received Royal Assent last week. The Act introduces Qualifications Scotland & the independent Inspectorate of Education. Read Connect's brief summary, with a focus on how parents, carers & young people will be more involved.
connect.scot/news/education-…
Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers retweeted
The most reported impact of caring from those surveyed was in relation to their social life, with current and former carers saying caring responsibilities reduced their social connections.
@CarersCoalition @CarersScotland @CarersUK @ScotAssemblyPC
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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers retweeted
📢 Dads in Scotland – we want to hear from YOU! 📢
Our #DadsSurvey2025 is now LIVE!
It only takes 5-10 mins to have your say and help shape support for dads and families across Scotland.
⬇️ Your voice matters. Take part now!
bit.ly/dadssurvey2025
Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers retweeted
Want to have 'Your Voice' heard?
Our new partnership panels will give learners, educators, parents and carers the chance to share their experiences in a meaningful way.
Help us shape Qualifications Scotland 👉 ow.ly/PmOF50UfPXN
Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers retweeted
Is your child anxious about school? You're not alone – help is available💙
Get advice on:
✔️ What to do if they can’t attend
✔️ How schools can help
✔️ Where to find support
🔗 parentclub.scot/school-suppo…
#SchoolSupport
Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers retweeted
Stage 2 of the Education (Scotland) Bill is due to take place in Parliament towards the end of April. 📆
You can find out more here: parliament.scot/bills-and-la…
Did you know a remarkable 93% of our members believe that parents and carers should be explicitly mentioned in the Bill.
Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers retweeted
🌟Partner session. Open to All Parents, Carers and Parent Groups 🌟
Building an Anti-Racist School Community: the Role of Parents and Parent Groups
28 January 2025, 8-9pm
Places are free, booking is essential.
bit.ly/3C5fcI5Jan25
Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers retweeted
Some coverage of the first report from the @ScotAssemblyPC - the Education Bill being debated this week must herald change not more of the same.
First parents’ assembly report flags lack of awareness about education reform tes.com/magazine/news/genera… @connect_scot @Emma_Seith @TesScotland @tes
Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers retweeted
“Giving a child or young person a reason to come to school that’s meaningful for them, will raise attendance.” Do you agree? Out now: The Learning Conversations podcast with Gillian Hamilton, the attendance episode: ow.ly/2kaj50TaxXP
