{"id":20,"date":"2026-03-30T12:21:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T11:21:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/parentcouncilsupport\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2026-07-09T11:49:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T10:49:26","slug":"connect-membership","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/parentcouncilsupport\/?page_id=20","title":{"rendered":"Connect Membership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect Membership<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect Membership is paid for by Dumfries and Galloway Council, Education, Skills and Community Wellbeing Directorate to support all Parent Councils in Dumfries and Galloway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect is an independent national membership organisation for parents and carers involved in education. Connect membership provides many benefits, including access to training resources and insurance through Zurich Insurance. There is no cost to Parent Councils. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>MyConnect<\/em>, is an exclusive online library full of practical tools, templates, short films, and expert guidance! Whether you\u2019re running a parent group, contributing to school policies, volunteering, or working to build a more inclusive school community,&nbsp;<em>MyConnect<\/em>&nbsp;gives you easy access to resources and on-demand content that support stronger parental involvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Co-created with input from parents, carers, education partners, and local authorities,&nbsp;<em>MyConnect<\/em>&nbsp;is regularly updated based on real needs and feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tfaforms.com%2F5182247&amp;data=05%7C02%7CParentCarer%40dumgal.gov.uk%7Cee0d23f33fd44615b61e08de7eb729db%7Cbd2e1df68d5a4867a647487c2a7402de%7C0%7C0%7C639087522918280678%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=tJmGFTcfhEx9CV1YwF7gOPyXqPvkuRyGEhKpfiWX9BU%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Join MyConnect today!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just complete your details at the link above, then check your inbox (and Junk folder) for your confirmation email. If you don\u2019t hear from us within 3 days, feel free to contact us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@connect.scot\">info@connect.scot<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve also created a short helpful&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FWeZj9UF0S1c&amp;data=05%7C02%7CParentCarer%40dumgal.gov.uk%7Cee0d23f33fd44615b61e08de7eb729db%7Cbd2e1df68d5a4867a647487c2a7402de%7C0%7C0%7C639087522918288785%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Nmmj5fv88yiYB40FQgL7ftEEpz8kj%2B9WvjIxhbKkhKk%3D&amp;reserved=0\">reel<\/a>&nbsp;to guide Connect members through using&nbsp;<em>MyConnect<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 check it out and we would, of course love to hear about your experience logging in and navigating the new platform. If you have any suggestions or features you&#8217;d like to see added, please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out!&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:feedback@connect.scot\">feedback@connect.scot<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Full details of the benefits of Connect membership can be found on their website <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.scot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/connect.scot\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.scot\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Events<\/a> page provides details of live online information sessions, and links to recordings of previous events.  Parent Councils can also register to receive the Connect newsletter, which provided details of upcoming training opportunities. Email <a href=\"mailto:info@connect.scot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">info@connect.scot<\/a> to sign up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"paragraph_cy6a0uB2ii_\">Your insurance is provided through Connect Membership that is paid by the Council. At the beginning of each term your membership details are shared via you Parent Council email address. <strong>It is your responsibility to keep your information up to date with your Insurer<\/strong> (Zurich Insurance) and if you have any specific events that require insurance cover please ensure that any risk assessment or questions of insurance are directed to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"paragraph_P37a0uR2ii_\">This information will be shared with your Parent Council at the start of each term. You will need to log in or register with the website via MyConnect (as above) then click the link to the Pack above or search Membership Pack in the Resources section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"paragraph_P37a0uR2ii_\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/parentcouncilsupport\/uploads\/sites\/9022\/2026\/03\/31102721\/Connect-Logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Connect Membership Connect Membership is paid for by Dumfries and Galloway Council, Education, Skills and Community Wellbeing Directorate to support all Parent Councils in Dumfries and Galloway. Connect is an independent national membership organisation for parents and carers involved in education. Connect membership provides many benefits, including access to training resources and insurance through Zurich Insurance. There is no cost to Parent Councils. 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