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 πͺ
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A small but important moment for parent voiceπ
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.
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. π
Read the full story here:
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.
'The children are not naughty. They are just scared.'
These are the words that helped change the law in Scotland.
Wishing everyone a peaceful Spring break! Thank you for all your support and interest!
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.
Read our full message hereπ
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#ParentVoice #WorkingTogether
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."
...Weβve also seen the power of parent voice in action β thanks to Beth Morrison and her fight to pass Calumβs Law.
π "As this parliamentary term comes to a close, weβre taking a moment to reflect on what parents and carers across Scotland have been sharing β not just about what needs to change, but about whatβs possible...
A hugely important milestone for children and families across Scotland π #CalumsLaw
πA 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.
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#ParentVoice
Children have the right to education β but those whose parents are in the Armed Forces arenβt getting the support they need. We asked @forceschildscot.bsky.social to look at the issues. Their findings mirror the Commissionerβs call for systemic change. More: bit.ly/4bpBoKH
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:
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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...
Parents are carers across Scotland will read the McManus Review of Additional Support for Learning with great interest.
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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 β‘οΈ https://ow.ly/7pmW50XnUw3
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
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.
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.
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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!
Stop what you're doing and read about this incredible project happening right here in Scotland π‘
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...
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.
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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 hereπ
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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.
Today we release Children in Scotland's manifesto for 2026 elections: ππ¦πͺπ―π¨ π£π³π’π·π¦ πͺπ― π΅π©π¦ π§π’π€π¦ π°π§ π₯πͺπ§π§πͺπ€πΆππ΅ π€π©π°πͺπ€π¦π΄.
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
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.