Connect - Supporting Partnerships in Education

13/09/2026

Discovering Careers in the Screen Industries with Into Film
📅23 September 2026
💻Online
⌚8-9pm

Register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992129740681?aff=oddtdtcreator

🎬Into Film (intofilm.org) offers young people, teachers, career advisers and parents information, advice and resources to learn more about the variety of roles within this broad industry. This aligns with their work providing resources, training and opportunities for teachers using film in the classroom and supporting young people in making films.

🎥In this session, the Into Film team will discuss the current screen industry landscape, the roles which are most in demand and how to find further information on working within the screen industries.

Parents and carers - come along to our online session with Into Film

12/09/2026

Connect Members Information Session
Role of the Chair for Parent Groups
📆29 September 2026
💻Online
⌚8-8.40pm (20 min presentation, 20 min Q&A)

Register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/connect-members-role-of-the-chair-for-parent-groups-tickets-1989659723794?aff=oddtdtcreator

11/09/2026

⭐Open to All Parents and Carers⭐

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

This session will introduce parents and carers to Developing the Young Workforce (DYW), 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.
https://www.dyw.scot/

11/09/2026

Connect's new 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.

11/09/2026

Our new investigation has found that children in Scotland are being subjected to police use of force without proper recording and monitoring.

We reviewed how often Police Scotland used force against children, including Tasers, incapacitating spray, spit hoods, bite guards, strip searches and “empty hand” techniques such as punches and kicks.

Vital aspects of the data were missing. Without accurate data, we can’t fully understand what is happening, learn from incidents or identify whether some groups of children are being disproportionately affected. Proper recording is a critical part of human rights monitoring.

The Commissioner has made 21 recommendations for Police Scotland, the Scottish Police Authority (SPA), the Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (PIRC) and The Scottish Government to ensure children’s rights are protected, respected and fulfilled.

She is calling for the immediate end to the use of Tasers and PAVA (incapacitating spray) on children in custody settings, alongside further action by Police Scotland to restrict the use of both on children.

Read our investigation: https://bit.ly/4cAYBv7

10/09/2026

Are you a parent or carer of a neurodivergent child/young person?

Mindroom , The University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian have partnered on a project to improve access to support for neurodivergent children and young people (including those on assessment waiting lists). As part of this, they are gathering information about support that is currently available. They would love your help!

Please share a support that’s helped your child/family - maybe a sleep app, a neurodiversity podcast, or a group to help anxiety. Sharing a support only takes a few minutes and will help improve what’s available for others.

Tell them about it here: https://edin.ac/4q9cFS2

10/09/2026

New guidance on PVG scheme membership and Developing the Young Workforce. 📢

The guidance helps schools, employers, placement organisers and young people understand when PVG scheme membership is needed and when it is not. 🛡️

It also includes practical examples covering schools, nurseries, sports clubs, care settings and other common placement environments. ✅

Read the guidance at www.mygov.scot/pvg-young-workforce

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

❔How do you define bullying❔ In Scotland our definition is unique.

With the publication of the updated 'Respect for All' guidance by The Scottish Government, the definition has been updated.

Find out more at: www.respectme.org.uk/professionals-what-bullying

10/09/2026