This live session will take place on Thursday 30 April, 4.30-5.30pm. This free session, available to all educators across our member local authorities provides an overview of how partnership working can support schools to strengthen parental engagement – so please share across your networks.

We recommend signing up for the session, even if you can’t attend, as all registrants will receive the presentation slides and recording afterwards.

Please note: Sessions will be held via Zoom which does not require any log in and can be viewed on a device of your choice. Registration through Eventbrite does not require to be completed with a local authority email address and email details are only used to send communication linked to this session.

Booking is essential!

I’ve also included a link to our Professional Learning survey Connect Professional Learning Feedback Survey 2026 – Fill in form

We rely on feedback from our members to support continuous improvement and ensure we are meeting your needs, so we would really appreciate you taking a few minutes to complete it.

For those who have not yet signed up to MyConnect Professional Learning, you can do so here:

MyConnect Registration Request

https://connectscot.tfaforms.net/f/myconnect

Educators: Professional Learning Hub

Connect Members: Parental Engagement: Evaluate practice and build workforce capacity 30 April 2026, 4.30-5.30pm Online via Zoom. Places are free, booking is required Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985813520697?aff=oddtdtcreator

A practical professional learning session focused on strengthening parental engagement through collaborative evaluation.   Session overview Live Professional Learning Session (presented and facilitated) This professional learning session explores how schools can work collaboratively with parents, families and the Parent Council to evaluate and strengthen workforce values and skills in parental engagement. Grounded in national guidance, the session supports educators to take a reflective, partnership-based approach to improvement.   Participants will consider how meaningful co-evaluation can enhance relationships, build staff confidence and professional development, and support ongoing school improvement.   Who is this session for? Head Teachers, Depute Head Teachers, and Senior Leaders in Scottish Schools   Key Themes: Workforce values and skills in parental engagement Collaborative co-evaluation with families and/or the Parent Council Professional reflection and capacity building Use of evidence to inform improvement (parental engagement) Alignment with national frameworks

Please note: Sessions will be held via Zoom which does not require any log in and can be viewed on a device of your choice. Registration through Eventbrite does not require to be completed with a local authority email address and email details are only used to send communication linked to this session.