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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 24/09/2026

🎉 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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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 10/09/2026

@connect.scot has launched a new survey for parents and carers on Mobile Phones in Schools and more! The survey closes on 5th October 2026 and any shares within your parent/carers networks would be appreciated😄 💬What are your thoughts on how phones and technology are used in schools?

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 08/09/2026

📣Màiri McAllan MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic, has set out the Scottish Government's education priorities for the new parliamentary term.

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 03/09/2026

Connect's Kristin Armour, Scottish Assembly of Parents & Carers project co-ordinator, has been appointed to the Strategic Advisory Council of Qualifications Scotland www.qualifications.gov.scot/news/new-str...

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 02/09/2026

📣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/news/all-new...

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 25/08/2026

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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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 24/08/2026

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. Read the announcement 👇 www.gov.scot/news/welcome...

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Welcome to School Bag

Providing every child with the best start to school

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 20/08/2026

The Scottish Government have launched their Digital Wellbeing Survey to understand better what it’s like for parents and carers and their children who use apps, social media, games and time online.

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Protecting young people from online harms

Surveys to explore families’ experiences of smartphones, social media and going online.

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 17/08/2026

🍞Breakfast clubs have been on the Assembly agenda! Over the Summer, we've been working with the Scottish Government's School Age Childcare Team at an early stage of developing plans for a universal breakfast club offer for primary school children across Scotland.

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Connect @connect.scot · 11/08/2026

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-summarise…

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 04/08/2026

🥳Wishing everyone the very best on Results Day! To every young person collecting results today - well done for the hard work you've put in, and to the parents and carers who've supported them every step of the way.💙

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

📢 Now Open: Scotland’s Play Park Survey! Share your experiences of your local park to help shape the future of play in Scotland. 🌳 Take part in the survey today and have your say: forms.office.com/e/FFXdjuSLfD

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 26/06/2026

As many schools across Scotland approach the end of term, we'd like to wish all families a restful and enjoyable Summer break!☀️ The @parentcarerassembly.scot team are still here throughout the summer. We hope you all have the chance to relax, recharge and enjoy some sunshine! 🧡

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Parenting Across Scotland @parentingscotland.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

We are delighted to share the final report by The Lines Between which draws on research from over 20,000 parents and carers across at least 31 local authorities in Scotland 2025-26. Access the report here: www.parentingacrossscotland.org/media/1761/pas-literature-review_2025-26.pdf

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Fathers Network Scotland @fathersnetwork.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

📢 Dads in Scotland - we want to hear from YOU! 📢 Our #DadSurvey2026 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/dads-survey-...

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 20/05/2026

💛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/news/all-new...

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Enquire | Reach @enquirereachasl.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

We know that mental health and anxiety can be a reason for many children and young people to miss school. Our pages explain more about what a school or setting might be able to do to help, plus other sources of support. Visit: enquire.org.uk/parents/atte... #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

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Missing school due to anxiety or other mental health needs - Enquire

Parents whose children are missing school because of anxiety or mental health issues can find advice to get support in place so children can access learning in or out of school.

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 07/05/2026

📅Tuesday 12th May 2026. Open to all Parents and Carers! @connect.scot are hosting Talking Points for Parents: Children's Rights and Additional Support Needs - What Families Need to Know. To book your place, please click on the Eventbrite link below😀 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-po...

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Talking Points: Children's Rights & ASN What Families Need to Know

Hosted by Connect, this live online session will include presentations from the My Rights, My Say team, including lawyer Iain Nisbet.

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 01/05/2026

Parent and carer voice deserves to be heard loud and clear. We are proud to support @connect.scot's 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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Connect @connect.scot · 30/04/2026

Call for views! We want to hear from parents/carers about your families’ experiences of ‘out of school childcare' eg before/after school, activities and holiday care. Closes 29 May. www.surveymonkey.com/r/GKNP7SZ

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 10/04/2026

A small but important moment for parent voice💛 New guidance has been published on sensory-inclusive learning environments and our Assembly members work on Additional Support for Learning has fed directly into it.

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 04/04/2026

'The children are not naughty. They are just scared.' These are the words that helped change the law in Scotland.

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 03/04/2026

Wishing everyone a peaceful Spring break! Thank you for all your support and interest!

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 03/04/2026

Wishing everyone a peaceful Spring break! Thank you for all your support and interest in the important work Assembly members do in helping parents' voices to be heard.

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 25/03/2026

💭 "As this parliamentary term comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what parents and carers across Scotland have been sharing — not just about what needs to change, but about what’s possible...

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 24/03/2026

A hugely important milestone for children and families across Scotland 👏 #CalumsLaw

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 23/03/2026

📖A powerful blog from one of our parent members, sharing the reality of navigating the education system when things don't work the way they should. It's honest, brave, and a reminder of why parent voice matters so much. parentcarerassembly.scot/.../our-own-.... #ParentVoice

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Children have the right to education – but those whose parents are in the Armed Forces aren’t getting the support they need. We asked @forceschildscot.bsky.social to look at the issues. Their findings mirror the Commissioner’s call for systemic change. More: bit.ly/4bpBoKH

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Children from Forces families denied full right to education, says new report

Charity Forces Children Scotland produces a report for the Children's Commissioner about Forces children's experiences of education, and makes recommendations.

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 17/03/2026

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/news/all-new...

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Working together: Parent and Carer views inform Qualifications Scotland planning :: Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 12/03/2026

Parents are carers across Scotland will read the McManus Review of Additional Support for Learning with great interest. enquire.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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respectme - Scotland's Anti-Bullying Service @respectme-scotland.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Calling all Parents/Carers Did you know that our website has video resources, to help you support children or young people who may be experiencing online bullying? Our video shares shares five things you should know about online bullying. Watch at ➡️ ow.ly/7pmW50XnUw3

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 17/02/2026

Powerful piece from Gary Staerck in the Edinburgh Reporter. He speaks honestly about the battles parents have to overcome just to find support. These wonderfully written pieces quietly hit hard because so many families will recognise themselves in it.

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Enquire | Reach @enquirereachasl.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Yesterday, @parliament.scot took evidence on neurodivergence in Scotland. Marie Harrison, Service Manager of @childreninscotland.bsky.social Children's Views service contributed, discussing support in schools and referencing evidence from Enquire. scottishparliament.tv/meeting/equa...

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Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee | Scottish Parliament TV

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Education Scotland @educationscotland.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

We want to wish you a very warm welcome to our Bluesky account! Education Scotland is now a curriculum focused organisation, centring on the design, delivery and ongoing improvement of the curriculum that is taught in schools and settings across the country. Follow us here and engage with us!

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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Stop what you're doing and read about this incredible project happening right here in Scotland 💡 Visible Voices strengthens the voice and agency of young people with complex communication needs. It helps staff notice and respond to non-verbal cues such as eye gaze, facial expressions and smiles...

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Visible Voices: Elevating Scotland’s most marginalised young people | News | Children in Scotland

Latest news from Children in Scotland –

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 06/02/2026

Read Assembly co-ordinator Kristin Armour's latest blog as she reflects on the power of collective voice, the privilege of working alongside the extraordinary Assembly members and the pathway to change and improvement in Scottish education. parentcarerassembly.scot/news/all-new...

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 05/02/2026

Following the announcement of the National Review of ASL (the McManus Review), the Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers has written to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills to offer support and to highlight the importance of parents' and carers 'involvement in the review.

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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Today we release Children in Scotland's manifesto for 2026 elections: 𝘉𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴. Our calls focus on 5 themes: Child poverty, children's rights, education and development, health and wellbeing, and planning and resources. Read our calls now: bit.ly/49vnZRP

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 19/01/2026

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. www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/mini...

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Ministerial Statement: Additional Support for Learning Review | Scottish Parliament TV

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CPAG in Scotland @cpagscotland.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

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

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 17/11/2025

We're pleased to be supporting Education Scotland as they explore how school inspections are changing. We will be hosting small discussion groups with our Assembly members to share parent and carer perspectives directly with the team.

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 14/11/2025

📢ASSEMBLY MEMBERS – our Parent Curriculum Experience Survey is launching later today! Keep an eye on your inbox for your survey link. 🔎Want to get involved too? Find out more and join us here 👇 parentcarerassembly.scot/.../recruitm...

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 29/10/2025

📣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/sapcapplic...

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 08/10/2025

👏Fantastic parent-led work from Repair - Edinburgh, bringing together parent voices and key issues around Holiday Hubs which are vital for so many families. Thank you to @repair-edinburgh.bsky.social for your continued advocacy for parents and carers.

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 03/10/2025

Our Parent & Carer Assembly members have been super busy over the past few weeks! Some highlights include👇

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 26/09/2025

Our friends at Connect - Supporting Partnerships in Education have launched a new parent/carer survey! Parent and carer voices are powerful. We would encourage everyone to take part and share widely!

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Enquire | Reach @enquirereachasl.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

In the next episode in our What the ASL? Podcast series, we talk to Paul Nisbett of @callscotland.org.uk about #technology and learners with additional support needs. Full episode landing Tues 30 September at 1pm. #EnquirePodcast #podcast #asl #asn

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 05/09/2025

NEW: In Our Own Words Blog - Putting Children's Rights into Practice. Parent, campaigner and PhD researcher Diane Delany shares why children's rights must move beyond jargon to real-life experiences.

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