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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers

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The Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers is a national collective that brings together parents and carers from across Scotland to share their experiences and help shape education policy.

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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 24/09/2026
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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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
We are pleased to see a strong focus on partnership with parents and carers. The Assembly will be bringing their voices into several of these areas over the coming months😃 Read more on our website 👇 parentcarerassembly.scot/news/all-new...
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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
Find out more and have your say: consult.gov.scot/.../restrict... What do you think needs to be considered when it comes to mobile phones in schools? 💬
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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
Assembly members shared their views on the plans earlier this summer, and we submitted the full findings and comments directly to the Scottish Government. Thank you to everyone who contributed and shared their views. You can read the Assembly report here: parentcarerassembly.scot/news/all-new...
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Welcome to School Bag: Parent and Carer Survey Results Published :: Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers
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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
A big thank you to our parent and carer members for sharing their experiences 💛 parentcarerassembly.scot/news/all-new...
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Helping shape Scotland's National Breakfast Club Offer :: Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers
The Assembly has recently been working with the Scottish Government’s School Age Childcare Team at an early stage in the development of its plans for a free universal breakfast club offer for primary-...
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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
Whatever the outcome, there are always options, support is available, and there are many different pathways to achieving your goals. Connect have a handy webpage for all the links you may need for information, help and support. 👇 connect.scot/resources/re...
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Results Day 4 August 2026 :: Connect
Qualifications Scotland's Results Day is on Tuesday 4 August this year. We've compiled the links you need for information, help and support
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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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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 14/05/2026
ICYMI 👇
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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
Through the Assembly, parents and carers shared lived experience of what helps (and doesn't) for children in school environments and that insight has helped shape this national guidance. Huge thank you to everyone who shared their experiences - this is your impact 💪 www.gov.scot/publications...
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Additional support for learning: sensory-inclusive learning environments - guidance
Scottish Government guidance on Sensory Inclusive Learning Environments.
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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
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:
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Our Journey to Calum's Law; A story of love, courage and the children who changed Scotland by Beth Morrison :: Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers
Beth Morrison; Our Journey to Calum's Law; A story of love, courage and the children who changed Scotland
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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 04/04/2026
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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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
Read our full message here👇 parentcarerassembly.scot/news/all-new... #ParentVoice #WorkingTogether
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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 25/03/2026
The passing of the Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Bill is a significant moment and a reminder of what can be achieved when families, campaigners and politicians really work together with determination and purpose."
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Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers @parentcarerassembly.scot · 25/03/2026
...We’ve also seen the power of parent voice in action – thanks to Beth Morrison and her fight to pass Calum’s Law.
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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 thank Qualifications Scotland for working with parents and carers at this early stage. #ParentVoice #Workingtogether
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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
We welcome the recognition of parental engagement in the review. What matters most to families now is delivery and ensuring recommendations translate into real, consistent support in classrooms across Scotland. Read more here: parentcarerassembly.scot/news/all-new...
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Additional Support for Learning Review Published :: Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers
The Additional Support for Learning Review has been published. It takes an overview of existing research and evidence, and looks at the gap between ambition and the provision of support. The Review wa...
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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
Stories like this matter. They help other parents feel less alone, shine a light where systems fall short, and remind us why listening to lived experience is absolutely essential. You can read more here Part 1 - tinyurl.com/GSASN1 Part 2 -https://tinyurl.com/GSASN2
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Opinion - How does a parent of ASN children cope?
By Gary Staerck, a parent of three daughters. He is a founding member of the REPAIR (Edinburgh) Network and is also on the Board of Tailor Ed Foundation. Formerly a theatre and events professional and...
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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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