Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers

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We thank Qualifications Scotland for working with parents and carers at this early stage. #ParentVoice #Workingtogether

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-news/…

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-news/…

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

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 - tinyurl.com/GSASN2

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. Stories like this matter.

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.

Lived experience must be recognised as evidence and and families must be included in dialogue alongside other stakeholders. We will continue to advocate for meaningful parental and carer involvement. You can read the Assembly's response here👇 parentcarerassembly.scot/news/all-news/…

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 to offer support and to highlight the importance of parents' and carers 'involvement in the review.

‼️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

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 will continue to support our parents and carers to be in these spaces, to have their lived experience recognised as evidence, and to be valued within government decision-making. Not just consulted, but listened to.

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. scottishparliament.tv/meeting/minist…

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

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

As we close for the Christmas break, we'd like to wish all our parents, carers and partners a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Thank you for your support, collaboration and trust throughout the year. The office will reopen Monday 5th January 2026. 🎄

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

Their national consultation is a great chance to make your voice heard. Share your views before the deadline of 26 November 2025: ow.ly/YE6050WS5qw. #schoolinspectionsarechanging #HMIE

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.