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News

Your views matter ...

In our September issue MSP Robert Brown tells us where new legislation redefining the status of children and young people in the justice system looks to be falling short. What do you think about the changes taking place – and those still in the pipeline? We want to hear your views.

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Scottish award discovers a special schoolbag which makes learning possible

While many children here in Scotland are happy to leave school behind at the end of the day, for young people in Mali, the opposite is true. With access to education being far from easy for children in the West African country, a revolutionary ‘Transportable Classroom’, complete with a wooden board to write on, a seat, table and storage for pens and books, has revolutionised learning. All that is needed is a teacher, and schooling can take place anywhere.

This innovative creation is among the shortlisted entries for Children in Scotland’s ‘Making Space 2010’ international architecture award.

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Room with no view: why children need more space for play and learning

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Broadening access to services for families – Should Scottish schools offer space for school age childcare?
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More choice for parents and greater community involvement – Could Sweden’s ‘free schools’ work in Scotland?
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Policy news

Participants, not pawns: Guidance on consulting with children and young people on school closures (and other significant changes)

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An invitation to help make the Early Years Framework a reality – we need your help
Click here to find out more about how you can contribute, or email sburton@childreninscotland.org.uk

 

Workforce programme

Working it out – help shape the future of Scotland's children's sector workforce

How far have we come in achieving the long-term vision of children's services as a single unitary system, with the child firmly at its centre?

As part of a 12-month programme (to November 2009) Children in Scotland is inviting you to join us in debate about future workforce development.

To get involved click here

Issue 5 – available now

Working for inclusion programme –

Working for Inclusion logoThe role of the early years workforce in addressing poverty and promoting social inclusion

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Events

International conference

Making Space 2010 – Architecture and Design for children and young people – 

7-8 October, Edinburgh

 

Find out more about 'Making Space 2010' in this article from the latest CELE Exchange Newsletter.

 

Children in Scotland

Annual Conference 2010

'Wealth of a Nation: Building smarter services for children and young people' –

4-5 November, Stirling

Book now and benefit from an early bird discount.

Conference

‘Playing Outside’ – 16 September, Fife

 

Publications

Children in Scotland magazine – September issue

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Thinking ahead

Why change will do us good

 

 

 

Children in Europe magazine - Issue 19

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Playing outside: why does it matter?

Examining the use of outside space across the EU, considering more extensive use of the natural environment in risk averse societies, and the positive influences of outdoor learning on children's health and wellbeing.

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Celebrating the central role culture plays in the lives of children, young people and their families

 

 

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A new DVD to complement the best-selling publication Young children in charge is now available. The ideas within this book are particularly relevant to the Early Years Framework’s focus on engaging and empowering children and families. Use the DVD to help share these ideas with staff.

 

 
 
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