Connect - Supporting Partnerships in Education

Connect Members! New, new, new! New resources for those of you who are new to an office bearer role or new to a parent group! https://sutra.co/space/fcnmwv11/content Sign in to MyConnect or register https://connect.scot/resources/my-connect

Pre-order your Activity Pack now.

Scottish Learning Disability Week takes place from 7–13 September 2026 and this year's theme is I Am Here… to be seen.

Our activity packs are full of resources, ideas and materials to help you get involved, start conversations and celebrate the week in your workplace, school, community group or organisation.

Pre-order your pack now and be ready to join in - together, we can help build a Scotland where everyone belongs.

https://zurl.co/9XePz

The extra costs of raising a disabled child can quickly add up.

If you're raising a disabled or seriously ill child and feeling the pressure, Family Fund may be able to help through our Scotland Core Programme.

Find out more and check your eligibility 👇
https://www.familyfund.org.uk/grants/schemes/scotland-core-programme/

Our latest survey of National Course assessments covers Modern Studies, Geography, History and Philosophy at National 5 and Higher.

If you’re a learner, teacher or lecturer of these subjects then share your views - your voice matters!

Survey open until 23 June: info.qualifications.gov.scot/4o446qm

Parent groups and schools! Supporting families by minimising the cost of the school day is really important - read our new web page of resources and information from the Child Poverty Action Group Scotland https://connect.scot/resources/cost-school-day-child-poverty-action-group-scotland

🚨 Speak Up for Dads 🚨

Too often, the experiences and perspectives of dads go unheard.

Take 5-10 minutes to complete and help ensure dads' voices are represented.

✅️ Take part today!
https://bit.ly/dads-survey-2026

Connect Members! New Membership benefits for 2026-2027! From August, you can access Connect Coaching for support, confidence-building and tailored advice for specific challenges. Get in touch for more details [email protected]

We are giving people across Scotland direct access to their health information on their devices.

The free MyCare.scot app, which can now be downloaded onto smartphones and other devices, will allow people to:

• view their medications and allergies
• check their vaccination history
• find local health and wellbeing services

To find out more, visit www.gov.scot/news/mycare-scot-available-on-app-store/

We're proud to share the powerful new blog from our Associate Trainer, Dr Diane Delaney. It's a gentle request for schools to listen to and acknowledge the worries that parents and carers may have at times of change and transition for their child.
https://connect.scot/teacher-professional/blog-space-educators/when-dont-worry-doesnt-help-listening-parents-and-carers-during-school-transitions