26/27 New PC/PTA Membership Application

Welcome to Connect's Parent Council/PTA Membership Application process for 26/27

Existing MemberNew Member (or if you have not renewed since 21/22 or earlier)

For Existing Members

This form must only be used if you are applying for a brand-new membership as a Parent Council or Parent Teacher/Staff Association (PTA). If you are a Club or Organisation wishing to join, please fill in the relevant form here.

If the Parent Council/PTA is an existing member wishing to renew membership, the Key Contact needs to do so in the Members Portal here . If the Parent Council/PTA is an existing member and you no longer have log in details, please email Connect at info@connect.scot for assistance.

School Information

Parent Council or PTA?

School Name

School Address Street

School City

School Postcode

School Roll

Give us the exact Roll (Number of pupils) if known

Name of Parent Council/PTA

Local Authority

Headteacher Name

Key Contact Details

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Email

Key Contact Mailing Address (this can be c/o your school)

Key Contact Mailing Address

Key Contact Mailing City

Key Contact Mailing Postalcode

Your group's Twitter Handle

Your group's Facebook Handle

Your group's Website URL

Is your Parent Council/PTA an employer?

As part of Connect Membership insurance cover, if your group is an employer, you must provide your Employer Reference Number (ERN) to comply with government regulations.

ERN numbers are printed on mandatory documents including P45, P60, P11/D and payslips. You may be exempt from this process if your PAYE threshold is below £503.00 per month.

Employer Reference Number (ERN) If exempt please type N/A

I would like to receive

Connect's eNewsletters and updates

Parents' Voice online surveys

Membership Bands

At Connect, we want to meet your parent group’s needs with a wide range of essential Connect Membership benefits (see below). Membership is still offered with a pricing structure which reflects the size (pupil roll) of your school.

Please select the correct band for your parent group from the drop-down menu below.

We are happy to answer any questions you may have on the range of benefits – drop us an email or call us on 0131 474 6199 (leave a message and we’ll call you back)

Connect Membership Benefits Include:

Support & Advice
Connect Membership-linked insurance
Expert on-demand advice via the helpline, social media, and email service for all Members across all parents, staff and local authority members
Accredited mediation and dispute resolution in partnership with Scottish Mediation
Drop-in clinics to listen to parent groups' successes, understand their challenges, and address any questions they may have
Training & Learning
Weekly live Information Sessions for Members (during term time)
On-demand access to digital training content (films, recordings), including the Quick Tips for Parent Groups Series
Resources & Tools
Access to MyConnect – Members’ only access for all Connect Members and school community parents, providing streamlined entry to an extensive library of bespoke resources, templates, and Connect training materials on the platform
New and regularly updated resources created in response to Members’ queries
Community & Networking

Chat with Connect – Regular informal opportunities to link up with other Connect Members
Access to Connect’s thriving Facebook Communities: Connecting Parent Groups & Connect’s Rural and Small School Parent Group Network
Coming soon – Connect Buddies - Parent groups supporting parent groups Work with others in your area to share experiences, learn what works and build stronger, more confident parent groups together
Representation & Updates
National advocacy on parents’ behalf
Opportunity to seek election to the Connect Board of Directors
Backchat - Connect Members' termly update
Free monthly eNewsletters
Getting Started
Kickstart support for new or rebooting parent groups
Connect Coaching - one-to-one support from Connect to help work through challenges, build confidence and run an effective parent group across your school community.

Select your Membership Level (School Roll up to 100)

Select your Membership Level (School Roll 101 to 300)

Select your Membership Level (School Roll 301 to 500)

Select your Membership Level (School Roll 501+)

Payment Options

How to Pay

Cheque Payment

I will send a cheque for the above amount

Please make all cheques payable to 'Connect' and send to: Connect, The Melting Pot, 15 Calton Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8DL

Bank Transfer

I will transfer the above amount to Connect

If paying by bank transfer, and you would like to send an electronic payment, please use the details below:

Membership Reference: Your School PC/PTA name
Bank name: Co-operative Bank
Sort Code: 08 92 99
Account number: 6541 5096
Account name: Connect

Payment Information

Name on Card

Amount

Card Number

Code

Billing Email

Contact Information